Daystar Children's Center
6409 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 924-1410
Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486
Inspection Date: July 21, 2022
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.
8VAC20-770 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 provider: diploma/transcript translation, new sworn disclosure form, lockdown drill
- Comments:
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An unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place on 07/21/2022 between the hours of approximately 9:35 a.m. and 11:40 a.m. There were 6 classrooms observed with a total of 41 children with 6 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed participating in water play, playing on the playground, coloring, participating in circle time and other organized activities. Positive interaction between staff and children were observed. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, medication and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at tameika.king@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on observation, the center did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children?s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.
Evidence:
1. During the inspection, two different allergy lists, one dated 03/21/2022 and one dated 06/13/2022, were posted in the Super Stars and All Star?s classrooms.
2. Child #4 has a documented milk and egg allergy. The most recent allergy list (dated: 06/13/2022), does not list Child #4?s allergies.Plan of Correction: I will update the list.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A-8 Description: Based on record review, the center did not obtain all information for children?s records.
Evidence: Child #4?s record indicates an allergy to milk and eggs. The record for Child #4 did not include a written allergy care plan.Plan of Correction: I will ask the parents for an allergy care plan.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: Based on record review and interview, for each group of children, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
Evidence:
1. When attendance records were reviewed at approximately 10:06 a.m., two children in the Super Stars class had not been checked in. The provider stated that Child #6 arrived at approximately 8:22 a.m. and Child #7 arrived at approximately 9:40 a.m.
2. When attendance records were reviewed at approximately 10:06 a.m., one child in the All Star?s classroom had not been checked in. The provider stated that Child #8 arrived at approximately 9:00 a.m.Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, areas and equipment, inside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. In the Busy Bees classroom, there were two spots of chipped paint by the entrance.
2. In the Little Diamonds classroom, there were three areas of chipped paint on the back wall under the window.
3. In the Jungle Cubs classroom, there was chipped paint on the back wall under the bulletin board and on the side wall by the outlet.
4. In the Super Stars classroom, there was chipped paint on the wall to the left of the window.
5. In the All Star?s classroom, there was chipped paint on the window sill and at the bottom of the wall.Plan of Correction: I will report to the Board that the classrooms need to be painted.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-P Description: Based on record review and interview, when an authorization for medication expired, the parent was not notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that were not picked up by the parent within 14 days were not disposed of by the center.
Evidence: The written authorization for Child #9?s epi-pen expired on 02/05/2022. The provider did not realize that the form was expired. Child #9?s epi-pen was not disposed of.Plan of Correction: I will ask the parent to complete and turn in a new authorization form.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-F Description: Based on record review and interview, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually.
Evidence: The center did not practice a lockdown drill in 2021. The provider stated that she was not aware that the center needed to do a lockdown drill.Plan of Correction: I will do a lockdown drill this year.
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.
