Higher Horizons Day Care Center
5920-B Summers Lane
Falls church, VA 22041
(703) 820-2457
Current Inspector: Leah Pagala (703) 537-6757
Inspection Date: April 9, 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 minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was provided regarding opening up an additional classroom. The classroom was measured. Inspector and program administrator discussed not opening the classroom until it is fully cleared and inspected again by the licensing inspector.
- Comments:
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A mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on April 9, 2024 from 9:45am-11:45am. There were 96 children in care with 14 staff supervising. Children were observed playing on the playground, gardening, working with recyclable materials, reading books and playing freely. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 10 child records and 10 staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure all required information was included in the child's record.
Evidence: Child 9 is missing a second emergency contact. Child 10 is missing addresses for two required emergency contacts.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: In the hallway boys bathroom, there was cleaners and disinfecting materials stored in an unlocked cabinet. In the confetti and discovery classroom, there was cleaners and disinfecting materials stored in an unlocked cabinet. In the hallway of the infant toddler classrooms, hand sanitizer was stored on an open shelf.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.
