VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Little Acorn Patch of Kingstowne
5801 Castlewellan Drive
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 822-0803

Current Inspector: Kelly Patterson-Savittiere (703) 479-4746

Inspection Date: May 27, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 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 program 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:

N/A

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/28/25. The on-site inspection began at 9:33am and ended at 11:13am. The inspectors reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 135 children present and 19 direct-care staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records while on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility and interviews. 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 6/4/25. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Staff shall complete background checks every 5 years. The previous criminal record check for Staff #10 was dated as completed 10/15/19.
Plan of Correction:	Background check submitted
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The immunizations on-file for Child #5 were dated as completed 46 days after the first day of attendance.
Plan of Correction:	LAP will be more diligent in getting required paperwork submitted prior to enrollment
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within the first 30-days of attendance. The physical exam on-file for Child #5 was completed 46 days after the first day of attendance.
Plan of Correction:	LAP will be more diligent in getting required paperwork submitted prior to enrollment
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Staff shall complete a TB screening every 2 years. The most recent TB test on-file for Staff #6 was dated as completed 5/12/23.
Plan of Correction:	Staff has arranged an appointment
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and include documentation of at least 2 written reference checks. There was documentation of 1reference check in the record for Staff #19.
Plan of Correction:	Reference received
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. There was no documentation of orientation training for Staff #19.
Plan of Correction:	Orientation completed
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, visible cracked surfaces, that could entangle clothing or snag skin, and chipped or peeling paint. Approximately 12 large plastic blocks located on the outside play area had cracks and holes with sharp edges. A plastic climbing cube located on the outside play area had a 6" crack on one side. The outdoor trashcan had a circular hole with jagged edges, reported to be caused by squirrels. A downspout located on the play area of the school was cracked. Low-level of building siding located just outside the play area door was cracked and had a hole with jagged edges. A section of drywall located in a 2 1/2 year old classroom was chipped to expose the drywall dust inside.
Plan of Correction:	Plastic toys were thrown away during inspection 5/28/25 Cracked siding was ordered and replaced 5/29/25
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Description:	The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include how the parent was notified of the child's injury. 4 of 11 written injury reports did not include documentation of how the parent was notified.
Plan of Correction:	All ouch reports ill include proper documentation