VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Pearl Early Childhood Academy
14000 Thunderbolt Pl Ste R
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 839-9747

Current Inspector: Pernille Brandt (703) 203-8659

Inspection Date: June 17, 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 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:

Discussed supervision of staff school age children. Discussed background checks.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on 6/17/25 and completed on the same day, as a part of licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 9:35 and ended at 10:55. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 24 children present and 5 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 2 teacher 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 #:	22.1-289.035-B-1
Description:	A sworn disclosure statement shall be in the staff file when the staff starts employment. One staff has a sworn disclosure statement that is dated 7/15/2025. The staff is currently working at the center. Date of orientation is 6/9/25.
Plan of Correction:	I gave her all the necessary forms to complete. She has filled out some and is still holding onto others. I have not reviewed or signed them yet, as I am waiting for her to finish everything completely.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Fingerprinting must be done before employment starts. One staff is working at the center but has not completed fingerprinting.
Plan of Correction:	She had an appointment to get her background checks done. she was supposed to bring all her paperwork last week, but unfortunately, she was delayed by a week. I will send you the fingerprint results as soon as they arrive. She is scheduled to take her TB test this Friday.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Staff records shall include educational information for the position staff are currently in. A staff member is missing the qualification for the lead position staff is currently in.
Plan of Correction:	I will get the qualifications for the stafaf.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-B
Description:	After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The centers annual health inspection posted at the center was conducted on 7/24/23.
Plan of Correction:	I am currently trying to schedule the annual health inspection. Since last week, I have been experiencing issues logging into the system, and the Help Center is assisting me with resolving the problem so I can secure an appointment.