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Hopkins House - Helen Day Preschool Academy
1224 Princess Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(571) 480-4087

Current Inspector: Christina Bakonyi (571) 596-3655

Inspection Date: Dec. 18, 2019

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.

Comments:
A complaint investigation was conducted on December 18, 2019 regarding noncompliance with ratios and bathroom supplies. Interviews and observations were conducted, and documentation was reviewed. There was not a preponderance of evidence to support the allegation regarding bathroom supplies; however, the complaint was deemed valid with regard to noncompliance with ratios. The complaint related violation and one non-related violation are identified in the Violation Notice.

If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Anansa Archer-Hicks at (703) 268-3295 or anansa.archer-hicks@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-280-B
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence: In the K-Prep classroom (children ages 3-5 years old), a can of Lysol aerosol spray and hand sanitizer were sitting on top of a teacher cabinet.

Plan of Correction: Lysol spray was locked up in teacher cabinet; Teachers were reminded that all substances must be locked up when not in use.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-350-E-4
Complaint related: Yes
Description: Based on record review and staff interview, 18 of 22 days, the center did not maintain one staff member for every 10 children, for children from three years to the age of eligibility to attend public school.

Evidence:
1. Based on a review of the name-to-face records for November 18, 2019 through December 18, 2019, 18 days documented that the classroom was over the required ratio in the K-Prep classroom (children ages 3-5 years old).
2. During staff interview, Staff A stated, "Sometimes if a staff member calls out, the class is out of ratio".

Plan of Correction: We ensure floaters are placed in classroom to maintain ratio.

Disclaimer:
This information is provided by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which neither endorses any facility nor guarantees that the information is complete. It should not be used as the sole source in evaluating and/or selecting a facility.


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