VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Little Ambassadors' Academy - Overlee
5801 Langston Blvd
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 635-1155

Current Inspector: Kimberly Weaver (571) 596-3662

Inspection Date: Nov. 21, 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 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. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Technical Assistance:

The Licensing Inspector discussed the renewed license and fire inspection. 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 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 inspection was conducted 11/21/2024 from 1:55pm- 4:30pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 130 children present and 22 staff members. The inspector reviewed 11 children?s records and 3 staff records onsite. This inspection included document review, interviews, observations, and a tour of the facility. 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. 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. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	All employees shall undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B of the Code of Virginia prior to employment and every five years thereafter. Staff #1 did not undergo a background check every five years. The results of a central registry check were obtained more than five months after expiration. The results of a criminal history check were obtained more than six months after expiration. The sworn statement was updated more than three months after expiration.
Plan of Correction:	Little Ambassadors' Academy will ensure a monthly check of all staff files to ensure compliance with licensing requirements regarding expiration dates.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. The record for Staff #1 contained subsequent TB results dated more than one month after expiration.
Plan of Correction:	Little Ambassadors' Academy will ensure a monthly check of all staff files to ensure compliance with licensing requirements regarding expiration dates.