St Thomas Early Learning Center
8991 Brook Rd
Mc lean, VA 22102
(703) 442-4766
Current Inspector: Jessica Willis (571) 352-1453
Inspection Date: Dec. 9, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration. 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-790 Introduction
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-790 Administration
8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-790 Physical Plant
8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-790 Programs
8VAC20-770 Background Checks 8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions &
Emergencies
8VAC20-790 Special Services
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.
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 12/09/2024, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:35am and ended at 12:50pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 22 children present and 4 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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A-8 Description: A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #3, who has been enrolled for ten months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file. Plan of Correction: The center will request an allergy care plan from the parents.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-L Description: Medications shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The medication for Child #1 was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the classroom. Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection; medication was placed in a locked area.
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.
