Childrens Lighthouse of Chantilly
43385 Defender Drive
Chantilly, VA 20152
(571) 600-6776
Current Inspector: Whitney Mcgrath (571) 835-4717
Inspection Date: Oct. 29, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- 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 (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minors records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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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:
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An unannounced inspection was initiated on 10/17/2024 and completed on 10/29/2024 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 10/16/2024 relating to allegations of behavioral guidance. The inspector reviewed 6 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site on 10/29/2024. This inspection included document review, a tour of the facility, interviews and video observations.
The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegation; therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and the violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Complaint related: No Description: Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Various cleaning agents were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the infant classroom.Plan of Correction: We will add this to our checklist for our daily walk through of the school.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes Description: Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.
Video footage of nap time in the toddler classroom on 10/15/2024 showed staff #4 yelling at a child to sit down on their cot while staff #4 sat on the floor patting the back of another child across the classroom. Staff #4s behavioral guidance was not age and stage appropriate.Plan of Correction: We will approach and coach the teachers. We will continue to monitor the teachers in the toddler classroom.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-450-A Complaint related: No Description: Cots shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges.
Two out of thirteen children in the pre-k classroom did not have a bottom sheet on their cot during naptime.Plan of Correction: We keep extra sheets in the classrooms. We will coach and remind the teachers to use the extra sheets if a child does not bring them in.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-570-E Complaint related: No Description: Infant bottles shall be dated and labeled with each childs name.
Two out of two bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with a name or date.Plan of Correction: The parents should be labeling at home, but we will make sure as soon as a child arrives that the staff are checking.
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.
