VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy
8543 Forest Place
Alexandria, VA 22309
(571) 480-4261

Current Inspector: Laura Lunceford (571) 835-5058

Inspection Date: Oct. 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.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was completed on October 17, 2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 11:00am and ended at 12:20pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 57 children present and 17 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 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. 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 October 27, 2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The outside exit door from the toddler room had a jagged broken edge exposed to children.
Plan of Correction:	A maintenance request was submitted on Friday, October 17, 2025, to have the door repaired to ensure there are not items that presents a danger to the young scholars or the preschool staff. All classroom doors and exit points will routinely be inspected for damage that may occur due to wear and tear
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-B
Description:	The first aid kit shall be easily accessible to staff and not children. The first aid kit was not easily accessible to staff at the time of scheduled outdoor playground time.
Plan of Correction:	To ensure that the staff member of the James L. & Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy is prepared to respond effectively to medical emergencies, and that we are providing a safe environment for children in their care. We will ensure a first aid kit is present during transition to outdoor activities such as the playground, parks or field trips. To verify this process, we have added an entry to the name to face attendance sheet that is verified by the leadership.