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Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center
8100 Fordson Road
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 799-5760

Current Inspector: Kelly Patterson-Savittiere (703) 479-4746

Inspection Date: Nov. 13, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
8VAC20-780 Administration
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision
8VAC20-780 Programs
8VAC20-780 Special CareProvisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services
8VAC20-820 The License
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 and Neglect

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:45am-1:30 pm. There were 77 children directly supervised by 15 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, participating in circle time, playing outside, practicing self help skill while cleaning up a spill and eating snack and lunch. Self care and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was a n ample supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector,
Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A
Description: Based on observation, the center was not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Evidence:
Classroom 6- toilet broken in attachment to tile and wall.

Classroom 2- peeling paint under the art board.

Plan of Correction: We will put in a work request today.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description: Based on observation electrical outlets did not have protective covers.
Evidence:
Room 2- outlet s were missing protective covers under art board.

Plan of Correction: Outlet covers replaced during the inspection.

Disclaimer:
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