Tierra Encantada Ford dba Alexandria Day Care
4401 Ford Avenue, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22302
(571) 312-0185
Current Inspector: Eureka Nance (703) 638-5968
Inspection Date: Feb. 10, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussion on playground safety policies and procedures.
- Comments:
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A complaint was received in the licensing office on February 08, 2023 regarding a three-year-old child's disenrollment and care and protection. On February 10, 2023, an on-site investigation was conducted. Interviews were conducted and observations were made. At the time of this investigation, the preponderance of evidence did not support the allegation of disenrollment of child and care and protection.
During the investigation, violations separated from the initial complaint cited operational responsibilities and playground safety. For violation details, please refer to the Violation Notice. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at eureka.nance@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-N Complaint related: No Description: Based on review of records and video camera footage, the center did not develop written playground safety procedures.
Evidence:
1. The center did not have a written playground safety procedures to follow to ensure the safety and supervision of children when using playground equipment.Plan of Correction: Director reach out to corporate and a meeting is scheduled on April 26, 2023 to create a playground written playground safety document.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on interviews, documentation, and video recordings, staff supervising children did not always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
Evidence:
1.On January 5, 2023, there were four staff members in the indoor gym with approximately 14 three-year-old children.
2. A child walked up slide. Staff did not come over to the child and provide redirection.
3. Another child was observed sliding down the slide, hit another child in the back who was sitting at the end of the slide. Staff did not come over to the children and provide redirection.
4. The four staff did not intervene or redirect to ensure children safety using the indoor play equipment.Plan of Correction: Director provided playground safety retraining in January 2023.
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.
