VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

E.L.F. Exploring, Learning, and Fun LLC
4465 Brookfield Corporate Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 299-4167

Current Inspector: Lisa Hudson (571) 389-2459

Inspection Date: Feb. 5, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed the importance of positioning mats in areas that allow one side access in the event of emergencies. A lead teacher qualification form will be emailed as a resource. A copy of the additional Subsidy Regulations will be sent to the owner. Discussed the additional training requirements needed if seizure medication is onsite. As discussed, re-hired staff are considered new hires and all required background checks and documentation is needed.

Comments:

An unannounced Renewal inspection was conducted today. A total of 69 children with 15 staff were observed in the classrooms. A total of 7 occupied classrooms today all of which were observed. In the Infant 1 class, children were finishing lunch. Children were observed in high chairs and small tables eating lunch that was provided from home or the center. The diapering area and cribs were inspected along with all topical ointments. The lunch provided from the center today was corn dogs, green beans and oranges with either milk or water to drink. Staff were observed sitting with the children in several classrooms where the children were eating. Transitions from lunch, bathroom and naptime was observed. The children were observed lining up quietly for the bathroom or obtaining their linens and placing them on their mats. In the Preschool classroom, the children were already on their mats, some of them observed were sleeping. Staff sat beside the children who were still awake and were observed rubbing backs to encourage sleep. Artwork was on display throughout the center that was completed by the children which included snowmen made out of construction paper with the letters of the children's names on each section of the snowman. The solar system area in the 3's class was an interactive acitivity available for the chidlren. The letter "B" was themed with a "letter hunt" activity and today's project of a puffy paint snowman was on the shelves drying. A total of 5 children's and 5 staff records were reviewed and found complete. The center was organized, clean and maintained. This inspection occurred between 11:10am and 2pm. Thank you for your cooperation today. Please email me at: lisa.hudson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation of the playground, the resilient surfacing did not comply with the minimum safety standards. Evidence: The fall zones located at the base of all slides and the climbing area did not have a minimum of six inches of resilient surfacing maintained.
Plan of Correction:	Mulch will be ordered for the playground and will be installed within 1 month.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-F-4
Description:	Based on observation of one classroom, one child three years of age or younger were offered food that are considered a potential choking hazard. Evidence: 1. The Infant 2 classroom had children between the ages of 15 months to 19 months. 2. One child in the Infant 2 classroom was eating hard pretzels that were determined a choking hazard.
Plan of Correction:	Staff immediately broke the pretzels up into smaller pieces. The food was sent from home in a lunch box for this child. Center will remind parents to pack food that are not choking hazards. Staff will monitor the food brought from home to ensure they are not hazards.