VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Great Beginnings Early Learning Center
618 N. Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 520-9966

Current Inspector: Alyssa Simons (571) 423-6392

Inspection Date: Oct. 6, 2022

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 (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place on 10/06/2022 between the hours of approximately 9:10 a.m. and 12:50 p.m. There were 4 classrooms observed with a total of 45 children with 10 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing with blocks and musical instruments, doing tummy time, playing on the playground 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, 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:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record check for a staff member from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (start date: 05/12/2021) has resided out of state in the preceding five years. An out-of-state criminal history record check was not obtained. 2. Staff #4 (start date: 08/26/2020) has resided out of state in the preceding five years. An out-of-state criminal history record check was not obtained.
Plan of Correction:	We will get these completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on record review, not all staff members obtained and submitted the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: Staff #4?s most recent tuberculosis screening on file was dated 03/16/2020.
Plan of Correction:	She will get another test done.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s record indicates an allergy to dairy. There was no allergy care plan on file. 2. Child #4?s record indicates an allergy to eggs. There was no allergy care plan on file.
Plan of Correction:	We will get them from the parents.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were two spots of chipped purple paint located near the window in the ?Penguins? classroom. 2. There were five spots of chipped pink paint located on the half wall in the ?Lambs? classroom. 3. There was a broken piece of the vinyl gate with sharp edges, located towards the bottom of the gate door on the playground.
Plan of Correction:	We will repaint by tomorrow and maintenance will repair the gate.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-E
Description:	Based on observation, there was not 30 inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, a crib occupied by Child #5 and a crib occupied by Child #6 were approximately 4 inches apart. 2. At the time of inspection, a crib occupied by Child #6 and a crib occupied by Child #7 were approximately 2 inches apart. 3. At the time of inspection, a crib occupied by Child #3 and a crib occupied by Child #8 were approximately 1 inch apart.
Plan of Correction:	We will pull them out from the wall to separate when kids are in cribs. Teachers can utilize the other side of the room too.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-B
Description:	Based on observation, bottles were used while the child was in their designated sleeping location. Evidence: 1. During the inspection, Child #2 was observed drinking a bottle while in their crib. 2. During the inspection, Child #8 was observed drinking a bottle while in their crib.
Plan of Correction:	I will retrain the staff.