Bright Horizons at Ballston
4001 Fairfax Drive, Suite 175
Arlington, VA 22203
(571) 397-3933
Current Inspector: Ariel Hayes (804) 629-7124
Inspection Date: Oct. 7, 2022
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
- Technical Assistance:
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I had a discussion with the staff regarding the website and reporting injuries.
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/07/2022. There were a total of 72 children with 20 staff members present. Children were observed during art activities, napping, playing with balls, transitioning inside and outside, and diapering procedures. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 6 staff records were reviewed. 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. Please contact me if you have any questions at ariel.hayes@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-7124.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, equipment inside the center, was not maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence:
In the Early Preschool 1 classroom there was a broken step on trashcan.Plan of Correction: Removed trashcan from classroom on day of inspection.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were not kept in a locked place.
Evidence:
In the K Prep classroom sanitizer and disinfectant were in an unlocked upper cabinet above the cots. In the Early Preschool 3 classroom disinfectant bleach and sanitizing bleach were unlocked in an upper cabinet above the refrigerator.Plan of Correction: Cabinet was made secure with replacement lock on day of inspection. Purchased additional locks for future immediate replacement.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-450-A Description: Based on observation, cribs being used by infants did not have only a bottom cover.
Evidence:
One crib had a sleep sack off of the baby inside the crib. The baby was observed holding the sleep sack.Plan of Correction: Retrained staff on infant safe sleep policies and procedures.
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.
