Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center
8100 Fordson Road
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 799-5760
Current Inspector: Kelly Patterson-Savittiere (703) 479-4746
Inspection Date: April 9, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision
- Comments:
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An investigation was completed on 4/9/2024 in response to a self reported incident regarding supervision of children.
Based on interviews conducted a violation was cited for supervision and are identified on the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection , please contact Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on record review and interview, a child under 10 years of age was not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence:
1. Child A remained in classroom #9 in the dome area for approximately 2 minutes while the class left the room to use the restrooms approximately 10 feet away from the classroom in the hallway with Staff A and Staff B.Plan of Correction: Staff notified administrators immediately.
We added more times to the student ratio sheet and additional training was provided to staff. Additional teacher aids have also been hired to support restroom and hallway transitions.
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.
