Chesterbrook Academy #803
6210 Multiplex Drive
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 968-2939
Current Inspector: Keesha Minor (703) 479-4680
Inspection Date: Feb. 26, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A self-reported incident regarding supervision and care and protection was initiated on February 26, 2024. Staff interviews, staff and child records were reviewed, and observation of the toddler playground was completed. After carefully interviewing all involved parties, 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.
Please contact Licensing Inspector if you have any questions.
Licensing Inspector,
Eureka Nance
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 703-638-5968
eureka.nance@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 63.2-1509-A* Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on staff interview and documentation, the center failed to report a suspected incident of child abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services immediately as required.
Evidence:
1. On February 8, 2024, at approximately 5:30 pm, Staff 1 and 2 reported at the end of their shift Child 1 (two year and eleven months old) was left unattended on the playground unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes.
2. Based on staff interview, the center reported the incident to Child Protective Services (CPS) on 2/23/2024.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation, interviews and documentation review the center has failed to demonstrate operational responsibilities including but not limited to ensuring the center?s activities, services and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department when staff left a child unattended for approximately 10 minutes, failed to immediately report the incident, and waited a day to inform the family of the incident.
Evidence:
1. The center?s policy regarding supervision and playground safety of children were not followed when a child was left unattended on the playground on February 8, 2024, for approximately 10 minutes.
2. Child 1 was left outside because Staff 1 and 2 acknowledged they did not stop at each threshold to complete the face-to-name check as required by the center policy.
3. Staff 1 and 2 reported the incident at the end of their shift to Staff 4, but not immediately after it occurred.
4. The parents of Child 1 were not notified that their child was left unattended on the on the outdoor playground until the following day.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on documentation review and interviews the center failed to demonstrate that when staff are supervising children they always ensure their care and protection.
Evidence:
1. On February 8, 2024, Child 1 (two year, eleven-month-old child) was left alone and unsupervised on the center outdoor playground for approximately 10 minutes.
2. Staff 1 and Staff 2 acknowledged they did not stop at each threshold to
complete a face-to-name check sheet as required by the center policy and were unaware that they left the child outside.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: No Description: A child was left out of sight and sound supervision in the classroom of two-year-olds for approximately 10 to 13 minutes.
Evidence:
1.On February 8, 2024, a group of 9 children in the two-year-old classroom were on the outdoor playground approximately 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm per daily activity schedule. Approximately 4:30 pm, Staff 1 and 2 lined up 8 children to enter the building, Neither Staff realized Child #1 was in a hidden area on the playground. Staff 3 found Child #1 alone outside and crying approximately 10 minutes after the class went inside.
2. Staff 1 and 2 acknowledged they did not use name and face recognition at each threshold entering in the classroom.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.
