The Nest Academy
2609 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-1549
Current Inspector: Leslie Perez (703) 537-6013
Inspection Date: May 20, 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted 5/20/2024 from approximately 12:31pm-2:04pm. There were 44 children directly supervised by 6 staff. The physical plant, 2 staff records,3 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed napping and eating snack. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Please submit your plan of correction within five business days in order for it to be included on the public website.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Leslie Perez at Leslie.Perez@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6013
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: The center did not have record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
Evidence: Based on record review, interview and observation toddlers classroom had 7 children in the room and only 2 children were marked present on attendance record.Plan of Correction: Staff to ensure child arrival and departure are accurately recorded on attendance sheet.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Based on observation, electrical outlets in preschool classrooms did not have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.
Evidence: Toddlers classroom had two electrical outlets that were not in use and not covered.Plan of Correction: Outlets covered and periodic inspection by staff to ensure outlets that are not in use are covered.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-A Description: Based on document review, the center did not review the emergency preparedness plan annually.
Evidence: Date of last emergency plan review 1/27/23.Plan of Correction: Director to review and documents review of emergency preparedness plan.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-G Description: Based on review of documentation, the center did not have all required information on drill records.
Evidence:
1. Emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills did not document the method used for notification of the drill.
2. Emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills did not document the number of staff participating.Plan of Correction: Drill form to be updated to include all required information.
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.
