VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Fairlington Preschool
3900 King Street
Fairlington UMC
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 671-3939

Current Inspector: Dominick Fields (540) 359-5244

Inspection Date: Sept. 5, 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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on September 5, 2024, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection was initiated at 9:45am and ended at 12:10pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 42 children present and 14 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The director confirmed during the interview, that child #3 (start date 8/23/2022), did not submit immunization record (dated 9/8/2022) prior to first date of attendance.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-H
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure evidence of insurance coverage was made available to the department's representative upon request. Evidence: The director confirmed the insurance coverage was not available during the time of inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Sent to licensing on 9/6/24.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not maintain and keep a separate record for each child enrolled which contained all required information. Evidence: The director confirmed during the interview, child #1?s record was missing the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody.
Plan of Correction:	Moving forward, all children will have this.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure staff records for each staff person included the date of employment. Evidence: The director confirmed during the interview, staff #2?s record was missing a start date of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Get reference checks for this employee.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: The director confirmed during the interview, staff #2 did not have references check prior to employment.
Plan of Correction:	Double check all files.