Frances Barton Meekins Preschool
900 Maple Avenue, East
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 928-2549
Current Inspector: Sarah Zirzow (703) 479-4675
Inspection Date: May 23, 2025
Complaint Related: No
- 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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
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.
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on May 23, 2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 9:45 a.m. and ended at 11:00 a.m. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 22 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 June 3, 2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-A Description: The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.
The most recent criminal history check for staff #1 was overdue by over three months.Plan of Correction: The new background check was submitted and the results will be filed once they are obtained.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
The updated screening for Staff #5 was due over 7 months ago and the updated screening has not yet been completed.Plan of Correction: The new TB test will be obtained and put in the staff file.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-G Description: When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
Two lunch containers on the playground were not labeled or dated.Plan of Correction: A new system will be put into place by next school year to ensure everything is dated and labeled.
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.
