Congressional Schools , Inc
3229 Sleepy Hollow Road
Falls church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Current Inspector: Diana DeSilva (571) 596-3656
Inspection Date: June 11, 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
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:
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Discussed requirements for diapering.
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on 6/11/2025 and completed on 6/11/2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 9:45am and ended at 12:07pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 53 children present and 18 staff. The inspector reviewed five children?s records and seven staff records on-site. This inspection included document review and a tour of the facility.
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 #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: REPEAT VIOLATION:
The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Staff #2, employed for one year and ten months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state.Plan of Correction: The center has submitted the request for the out of state central registry check for Staff #2 on 6/11/25.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing must comply with minimum safety standards for mulch underneath and surrounding equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus that requires a resilient surface.
The resilient surfacing (wood mulch) in the fall zones beneath elevated play equipment, including the slides, climbers, and swings in the Toddler and Preschool playgrounds measured approximately two inches in depth.Plan of Correction: The center has scheduled the restoration of resilient surfacing on the playgrounds for mulch to meet minimum safety requirements.
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.
