VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Frog Pond Early Learning Center
7204 Harrison Lane
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 765-7663

Current Inspector: Lynette A Storr (703) 309-9153

Inspection Date: Dec. 18, 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 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. 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:

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/.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on December 18, 2024. The on-site inspection began at 10:15 a.m. and ended at 11:55 a.m. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 41 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility 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. 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 27, 2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Child #5's record did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Child #5 has been enrolled for over 2 months.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Child #5's record did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Child #5 has been enrolled for over 2 months.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Areas and equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There were multiple areas of chipped and peeling paint in two classrooms.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution, unlocked, on a shelf in the Toddlers classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-G
Description:	If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. A spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution was not labeled to indicate its contents.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering. The surface used for diapering was torn, making it absorbent.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-G
Description:	Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills. At the time of inspection, there was no documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.