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: Oct. 31, 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 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: Online reporting requirements for accidents that require outside medical attention Emergency response planning Chain of command Staff training playground equipment/ side walk and mulch maintenance

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was completed on 10/7/2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 9:30 am and ended at 2:00 pm The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 111 children present and 20 staff. The inspector reviewed 9 children?s records and 6 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-B-2
Description:	The center shall inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. A child was injured and required outside medical attention on 8/13/2025. No report was made to the depart as required.
Plan of Correction:	Training for all administrators on reporting incident. All incidents that require outside medical attention will be reported.
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. There were 2 broken ride on bikes, 2 red bikes with rust on the playground for older children,
Plan of Correction:	Thrown away during inspection.