Rising Stars Day School
3005 Dower House Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 264-9078
Current Inspector: Nancy Radcliffe (703) 268-3728
Inspection Date: May 23, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An investigation was initiated on May 23, 2024 regarding a complaint received by the Fairfax Licensing Office on May 22, 2024 alleging out of compliance with transportation, emergency drill, crib, physical plant, behavior guidance and staff qualification standards. Interviews were conducted, emergency records, staff records and policies and procedures were reviewed. The information gathered during this inspection supports the allegations that the center was out of compliance with transportation, emergency drill and crib standards. The complaint is deemed valid. Violations resulting from this investigation can be viewed on the violation notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection contact nancy.radcliffe@doe.virginia.gov or call 703-268-3728.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-440-L Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation, a pillow is being used by a child under two years of age.
Evidence
A boppy pillow is being used by staff # 5 and #6 to assist child #1 (9 months old) in staying asleep when laying them in the crib.Plan of Correction: No more Boppy pillows will be used to assist the baby during nap time.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-G Complaint related: No Description: Based on review of emergency documents, the emergency evacuation and shelter in place documentation is not accurate for the month of April.
Evidence
Documentation for the monthly emergency evacuation drill and shelter in place for the month of April recorded the number of participating children and staff incorrectly. Staff #1 confirmed the documentation was not correct as documented. The form recorded 32 children with 10 staff participating. The actual number was of children and staff participating was 6 and 2.Plan of Correction: We will make sure we document all of our fire drills and shelter in place are documented correctly from now on.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-580-B Complaint related: No Description: Based on interview with staff, any vehicle used by the center for transportation of children did not meet all the requirements.
Evidence
Child #2 was transported by a staff member to a field trip in their personal vehicle. The center did not ensure the vehicle was insured with at least the minimum limits established by Virginia state statues and it was not confirmed the vehicle met the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles .Plan of Correction: We will always make sure any vehicle used by staff to transport children is insured.
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.
