Horizon Child Development, Inc
4600 Holly Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 222-0900
Current Inspector: Christina Bakonyi (571) 596-3655
Inspection Date: Nov. 12, 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
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed.
- Technical Assistance:
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WATER TESTING:
Effective January 1, 2025, 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. Find technical assistance and resources on our ChildCareVA What?s New page.
The facility is reminded that a complete renewal application must be submitted prior to expiration of the license on May 22, 2025. Renewal applications should be submitted through the online portal available on the public website at childcareva.com.
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on November 12, 2024 and completed on November 12. 2024, as a part of the current licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 9:20am and ended at 11:00am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 67 children present and 16 staff. The inspector reviewed 8 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site.
This inspection included: document review, postings review, tour of the facility and playgrounds, 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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: All areas of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition.
Classroom H had a plug-in air freshener, which can pose a fire hazard for the center.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-320-B Description: Each bathroom will have soap, toilet paper, and paper towels within reach of the children.
Classroom E had no toilet paper available for the children to use.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Description: When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, and protection. One infant was observed in Classroom A sleeping with a pacifier attached to a ribbon clip presenting a strangulation hazard. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-440-L Description: The center did not ensure that a blanket was not used in the crib by a child under the age of 2 years. Children under 2 years of age should never have blankets in their crib as it can pose a suffocation hazard and can increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: The center will implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no fire drill recorded for September 2024. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-580-K Description: Staff will verify that all children have been removed from the vehicle at the conclusion of any trip.
Staff member returned from taking children to school and did not check the bus for children before exiting the vehicle.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.
