Appletree School of Fairfax
9655 Blake Lane
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 281-7747
Current Inspector: Christina Bakonyi (571) 596-3655
Inspection Date: Jan. 31, 2024
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed with the Director: Medication authorizations.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 1/31/2024 from 9:50 am-12:15 pm. There were 90 children supervised by 22 direct care staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 9 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, art, Spanish, and tabletop activities. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. Please submit your plan of correction within 5 business days for it to be included on the website. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on record review and interview, 3 of 5 staff files indicated that the center did not ensure all staff records had all the required documentation.
Evidence:
1. Staff #2's (DOH:10/11/2022) record is missing documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.
2. There was no documentation that Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 had completed annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care for 2022-2023.Plan of Correction: 2 reference checks will be sent to employees contacts to be returned to us by 2/16/24.
Development Hours: Staff will be asked to provided documentation of hours earned for annual development by 2/9/2024.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-520-A Description: Based on observation, nonprescription over-the-counter skin products were kept beyond the expiration date of the product.
Evidence:
1. Diaper cream for Child# 8 expired on 6/2023.
2. Child #8's diaper cream was kept in the classroom's diaper changing table cabinet.Plan of Correction: Diaper Cream was returned to parents on 1/31/24.
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.
