Capital Kids Preschool & Learning Center
8758 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 360-3668
Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718
Inspection Date: June 7, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION.
8VAC20-780 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22.1 Background Checks Code
- Technical Assistance:
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The physical condition of the van was discussed.
- Comments:
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A complaint inspection was conducted on 6/7/24 in response to a complaint. The complaint was related to the transportation of children to the center from their respective elementary schools on 5/14/24. Two staff were interviewed and the center's van logs were reviewed. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegations of non-compliance with standards or law. Violations not related to the complaint have been listed in the violation notice. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at (571)-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation, areas and equipment outside the center was not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. One of the three vans that are used by the center for the transportation of children was not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
2. The carpeting on the floor and the seats of the van were visibly dirty with stains, leftover food and dirt under and on the seats. This was observed from the front of the van to the back.
3. The cloth for the second last seat was torn and pulled down, exposing the torn and broken foam underneath. The metal frame of the seat was exposed as the foam had moved from it's position, posing an injury hazard for children.
4. A small compartment on the left side of the van under the window was broken, exposing a jagged and sharp plastic edge posing an injury hazard to the children.
5. The booster seats in the van appeared to be stained and at least one of them did not have the seat cover.Plan of Correction: The van has been removed from circulation of transporting children and will not be put back in operation until all repairs and corrections can be made to restore it to safe operating conditions. Management just conducted a meeting on 6/10 about detailing the vans as is routine at the end of the school year. Upon being notified of the damaged seat management immediately contacted an automotive specialist about replacing the seat. The employee responsible for this automobile's safety while transporting children has been terminated. If a replacement seat cannot be located, this van will be retired and replace with a new vehicle. All bosster seat covers have been removed and sanitized.
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.
