VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Higher Horizons Day Care Center
5920-B Summers Lane
Falls church, VA 22041
(703) 820-2457

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

Inspection Date: May 15, 2025

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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 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. 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:

Discussed electrical outlet covers.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on May 15, 2025. The on-site inspection began at 11:30am and ended at 2:30pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 101 children present and 13 staff. The inspector reviewed five children?s records and four 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:

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 required information. Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5's records did not contain documentation of parents' work phone numbers and place of employment, and previous child day cares and schools attended. Child #1 and 3's records did not contain documentation of two emergency contacts. Child #2's record did not contain documentation of the city and state for both emergency contacts listed.
Plan of Correction:	During the initial enrollment process, ESERA manager will ensure that all forms are fully completed with required signatures.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the Patchwork Classroom (children ages 3-5 years), ants were observed crawling on the counter and inside of the cabinet next to the sink.
Plan of Correction:	The facilities manager will continue to report on all unsafe conditions to Fairfax County for extermination services.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A container of hand sanitizer was found sitting on top of the children's shelf in the open closet area.
Plan of Correction:	The health manager will thoroughly monitor the areas where children occupy to ensure that they are free of dangerous substances.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-I
Description:	The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center has obtained written authorization from a parent or guardian. Child #2's epinephrine auto-injector had a corresponding authorization form that did not contain parents signature.
Plan of Correction:	The health manager will verify that all medical forms are completed properly prior to receiving medication for children.