Chesterbrook Academy #816
222 Spring Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 464-5400
Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486
Inspection Date: Nov. 21, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above. 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.
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was initiated and completed on November 21, 2024 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on November 20, 2024 relating to allegations related to children's records, injury reporting and supervision. This inspection included observations and interviews. The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegations related to supervision; 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.
Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on December 19, 2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes Description: REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY
The staff-to-children ratios for children ages birth up to 16 months are required whenever children are in care.
On November 21, 2024 at approximately 9:01 a.m., the younger infants classroom had 9 infants present with 2 staff, exceeding the 1:4 ratio. At approximately 9:11 a.m., the older infants classroom had 6 infants present with 1 staff exceeding the 1:4 ratio. At approximately 9:27 a.m., the Toddlers classroom had 10 children present, including Child #1 (age:15 months), with 2 staff, exceeding the 1:4 ratio.Plan of Correction: Adjusted staff schedules to reflect the flow of children into the building.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: Yes Description: SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY
The staff-to-children ratios for children ages 2 years old are required whenever children are in care.
On November 21, 2024, at approximately 8:36 a.m., the Beginners classroom (two year old classroom) had 11 children present with 1 staff, exceeding the 1:8 ratio.Plan of Correction: Adjusted staff schedules to reflect the flow of children into the building.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: Yes Description: REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY
The staff-to-children ratios for children ages 3 years old to school age eligible are required whenever children are in care.
On November 21, 2024, at approximately 9:02 a.m., the Intermediates classroom (three year old classroom) had 15 children present with 1 staff, exceeding the 1:10 ratio. At approximately 9:05 a.m., the Pre-K classroom (ages: 4 to 5 years) had 23 children present with 2 staff, exceeding the 1:10 ratio.Plan of Correction: Adjusted staff schedules to reflect the flow of children into the building.
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.
