VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Celebree School of Alexandria
2450 Mill Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 349-3998

Current Inspector: Shahana Green (571) 423-6735

Inspection Date: Aug. 15, 2024

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was completed on 8/15/2024. The on-site inspection began at 2:10pm and ended at 5:50pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 69 children present and 18 staff. The inspector reviewed 6 children?s records and 4 staff records on-site on 8/15/2024. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were issued. The violations can be found on the Violation Notice. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on (date). A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	**Repeat Violation** Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not authorize the child day center described in subsection A to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (doh: 3/19/2024) did not have documentation of a criminal history record information check for a state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on a review of children's records, 1 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: 1. Child #5 (doe: 7/11/2024) did not have documentation of a physical examination on file at the time of the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening by day 1 or within 30 days prior to the date of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 4/1/2024) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening on file at the time of the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the PS 3B classroom, the ledge by the window had chipping paint and pieces of the drywall were chipping off as well. 2. In the PS 2B classroom, there was grey paint that was peeling on the wall as you enter the classroom. There was also chipping paint and pieces of the drywall chipping off by the ledge near the window.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation, disposable diapers were not disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: 1. In the PS 3B classroom multiple soiled diapers/pull-ups were observed in an open trash can in the classroom area, right outside of the bathroom. There was no lid on the trash can and it was not foot operated.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:	Based on a review of records, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation on file of a monthly evacuation drill being practiced in December 2023 and January 2024.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-M
Description:	Based on observation, children were allowed to eat and drink while walking around. Evidence: 1. In the PS 4A classroom, a child was observed walking around the classroom while eating animal crackers. 2. In the Infant C classroom, a child was observed walking around the classroom while drinking a bottle.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-A
Description:	Based on observation, when a child was placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt was not fastened securely. Evidence: 1. At the time of the inspection, two children in the Infant C classroom were observed to be seated in an infant high chair, but the protective belts were not fastened securely.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.