Great Beginnings Early Learning Center
618 N. Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 520-9966
Current Inspector: Alyssa Simons (571) 423-6392
Inspection Date: April 24, 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.
8VAC20-770 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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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted April 24, 2024, between the hours of 11:00am and 1:45pm. There were 50 children supervised by 11 direct care staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed eating lunch and preparing for nap time. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. 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 in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Alyssa Simons at alyssa.simons@doe.virginia.gov or 571-423-6392.
Please submit your plan of correction within five business days in order for it to be included on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
Evidence:
1) In the Lambs 2 Classroom, a plastic yellow toy bin on a lower toy shelf (accessible to children) had a cracked edge exposing sharp pieces of plastic.Plan of Correction: The cracked toy bin was immediately disposed of.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets had protective covers.
Evidence:
1) In the Penguins classroom, one outlet was observed without a protective cover.
2) Staff #6 acknowledged that the outlet was missing a protective cover.Plan of Correction: A protective cover was promptly installed into the outlet.
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.
