Rising Stars Learning Center-Fairfax
4035 Ridgetop Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(424) 303-0131
Current Inspector: Nancy Radcliffe (703) 268-3728
Inspection Date: June 7, 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
8VAC20-780 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
- Technical Assistance:
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~The 2024 health and Safety 3-hour update training is now available online.
~Discussed updates for background checks coming soon.
~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:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on June 7, 2024 from approximately 11:35am to 12:20pm. At the time of the inspection 16 children were in care with 6 staff members present. Inspected today were the physical plant, 4 children?s records and 1 staff record, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies, medications, and medication authorization records. Children were observed during group play There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in CPR, 1st Aid, MAT, and DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. The center was clean and organized. No violations were found.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Chris Bakonyi at 571-596-3655 or Christina. Bakonyi@doe.virginia.gov.
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.
