Crystal City Children's Center
3650 S. Glebe Road, Suite 170
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 979-2770
Current Inspector: Keesha Minor (571) 596-3660
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.
8VAC20-820 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
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 5/20/2024 at 11:19am. There were 49 children (infants to 5 years) directly supervised by 20 staff. The physical plant, 2 staff records, 5 children?s records, 0 children's medications and medication authorization records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, listening to stories, playing outside, eating lunch, and preparing for and taking naps. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was a sufficient supply of books, toys, and materials for the children. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector. Keesha Minor (keesha.minor@doe.virginia.gov) 571-596-3660.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children's records were maintained with the required minimum information.
Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that child 2 did not have documentation of addresses for their emergency contact.Plan of Correction: The center director immediately messaged the family to request the complete addresses of their emergency contacts.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1) observed disinfectants in an unlocked cabinet in the Toddler 2 room.
2) observed Lysol, Clorox, disinfectants in an unlocked cabinet in the Pre K room.
3) observed Clorox wipes in an unlocked cabinet in the Twos room.Plan of Correction: The cabinets were locked during the inspection and remind teachers to ensure all cleaning solutions must be kept in a locked cabinet.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-L Description: Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: observed that the children's medication was kept in a backpack with ziploc bags, and not locked in any way to prevent access by children.Plan of Correction: The medication was stored in one of the backpack's compartments and secured using a luggage lock to prevent access by children.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-520-C Description: Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that diaper ointments or creams were labeled with the child's name.
Evidence: observed that there was diaper cream in the Toddler 1 classroom that was not labeled with the child's name.Plan of Correction: The diaper cream was labeled and reminded all staff to ensure all diaper cream is labeled correctly.
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.
