Little Beginnings Child Development Center
606 N. Irving Street
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 527-9270
Current Inspector: Mark Davis (804) 629-7103
Inspection Date: March 11, 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 CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
- Technical Assistance:
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Consultation was given on CDC guidelines for the current health concerns, staff training for on-line DHO and scholarship opportunities.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted today. All rooms were in ratio with direct care staff. Observed free play, infant care, transition to outside play time, physical plant, emergency preparation, staff and child records. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. If you have any questions regarding the inspection, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you
Ann Dramstad
Licensing Inspector
703-314-0860
ann.dramstad@dss.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-240-A Description: Based on record review, 1 of 3 staff have no documentation of receiving orientation by the end of the first day of assuming job responsibilities.
Evidence:
Staff #1 was hired 2/28/2020 and did not have orientation documentationPlan of Correction: Orientation paperwork was completed by staff
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-240-D-5 Description: Based on staff administration statement, not all hours of operation are covered by a staff member with Daily Health Observation (DHO)
Evidence:
Only one staff has current DHO and the center is not staffed some afternoons.Plan of Correction: Additional staff will be trained to cover all hours of operation.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A Description: Based on observation, areas of the center, inside and outside are not maintained in a clean, safe or operable condition.
Evidence:
1. Stairwell has chipped paint
2. Rusted radiator in the upstairs bathroom
3. Frayed carpet on the stage in the grizzly class
4. Window frames peeling paint in the grizzly and polar bear classrooms
5. Exposed wire under the radiator in the brown bear class
6. Cracked black tube on the playground
7. Hanging wire off the shed on the playground
8. Plexiglass cracked on one pane in the grizzly classroom door.Plan of Correction: Parent in-service day is scheduled for 4/25 to fix minor repairs/paint issues.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-280-B Description: Based on observation, cleaners were not kept in a locked place.
Evidence:
Cleaners were unlocked in the grizzly, sunbears and polar bears classroomsPlan of Correction: Locking cabinets will be purchased for classes or use the cabinet in the room.
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.
