NVFS Child Development Center
601 North Vermont St
Arlington, VA 22203
(571) 748-3628
Current Inspector: Whitney Mcgrath (571) 835-4717
Inspection Date: March 14, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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 minors records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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Today an unannounced monitoring Inspection took place between the hours of 11:20am and 1:30pm. There were 3 classrooms observed with a total of 15 children with 6 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing on the playground, transitioning inside, eating lunch and napping. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the Violation Notice.
Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, inside areas of the center were not maintained in a clean condition.
Evidence:
1. Ants were observed surrounding personal staff food inside a cabinet in the butterflies classroom.
2. Ants were observed on the counter in the infant classroom.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Systemic Deficiency.
Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: Spray bottles containing a bleach/water solution was sitting on top of a cabinet in the butterflies classroom, in an unlocked cabinet in the bright stars classroom, and on top of an open shelf in the hallway above the toddler changing table.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Based on observation, unused electrical outlets did not have protective covers.
Evidence: An outlet in the bright stars classroom under the cabinets did not contain a protective cover.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
