Abracadabra Child Development Center
700 Commonwealth Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-7796
Current Inspector: Nancy Radcliffe (703) 268-3728
Inspection Date: Oct. 15, 2020
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
20 Access to minor?s records
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Submit CPS to inspector by December 4, 2020
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.
A monitoring inspection was initiated on October 15, 2020 and concluded on October 16, 2020. The director was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 56 children present and 11 staff. The inspector emailed the director a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 4 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-160-C Description: Based on review of four staff records, one does not contain the required documentation.
Evidence:
Staff #1 does not have documentation of resubmitting tuberculosis (TB) test results every two years. Current TB results expires 1/20.Plan of Correction: Staff will get their TB tests done and make sure we have the results, going forward we will track TB for all staff.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-560-F-4 Description: Based on observation, a current menu is not posted.
Evidence:
A menu of weekly/monthly food served is not postedPlan of Correction: We currently are not serving lunch, but are supplying snack. I will post a snack calendar from now on.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-560-K Description: Based on interview with staff, surfaces, tables and chairs are not being cleaned and sanitized according to licensing standards.
Evidence:
Tables, chairs and surfaces are not being cleaned and sanitized using the two step process required by licensing standards. The two step process includes spraying with a soap and water, wipe dry, spray with bleach and water and allow to air dry.Plan of Correction: We are currently sanitizing and disinfecting all surfaces, and using wipes. We will immediately using the proper two step process.
Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-C-2 Description: Based on review of four staff records, one does not contain the required documentation.
Evidence:
Staff # 1 does not have documentation of central registry (CPS) background check within 30 days of employment.Plan of Correction: A CPS form was submitted in October, 2019. The email address is not one we currently use, I will try to access it and if not within ten days I will have the staff member complete another form to submit. I will send the inspector a copy of the CPS form by December 4, 2020
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.
