VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Everbrook Academy
201 12th Street South
Suite 102
Arlington, VA 22202
(571) 344-3589

Current Inspector: Whitney Mcgrath (571) 835-4717

Inspection Date: June 10, 2024

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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Technical Assistance:

Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on June 10th, 2024, from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. At the time of entrance, 62 children were in care with 11 staff members present, within supervision guidelines for ratio. The inspectors reviewed 6 children?s records and 6 staff records. Children were observed during circle time, center play, art time, and during outdoor play. A sample of medication documentation was reviewed. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Miranda Wright at miranda.wright@doe.virginia.gov or 571.596.3661.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff undergo repeat background checks every five years. Evidence: Staff #5 most recent sworn disclosure statement was dated 2/7/2019. Staff #5 most recent central registry search was dated 03/29/20119.
Plan of Correction:	1. The Sworn Statement was updated by the staff member during the inspection. 2. We will send a follow up email to check on the status of the Central Registry results.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-G
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not meet the proof of child identity and age requirements upon enrollment. Evidence: Child #5 verification of identity did not contain the date in which the identity had been verified.
Plan of Correction:	We will ensure are completed upon enrollment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place preventing access by children. Evidence: Hand sanitizer was kept on top of a storage container within the twos bathroom, and was accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	We removed the hand sanitizer from the bathroom upon inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-E
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not keep prepared infant bottles dated. Evidence: Two bottles assigned to child #5 were not dated.
Plan of Correction:	We will retrain staff to ensure that all bottles are dated upon arrival.