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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: April 9, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision

Comments:
An investigation was completed on 4/9/2024 in response to a self reported incident regarding supervision of children.

Based on interviews conducted a violation was cited for supervision and are identified on the Violation Notice.


If you have any questions regarding this inspection , please contact Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F
Description: Based on record review and interview, a child under 10 years of age was not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

Evidence:
1. Child A remained in classroom #9 in the dome area for approximately 2 minutes while the class left the room to use the restrooms approximately 10 feet away from the classroom in the hallway with Staff A and Staff B.

Plan of Correction: Staff notified administrators immediately.

We added more times to the student ratio sheet and additional training was provided to staff. Additional teacher aids have also been hired to support restroom and hallway transitions.

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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