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Little River Day School
5510 Cherokee Ave. Unit #130
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 642-5911

Current Inspector: Maria Robles-Lopez (703) 397-3827

Inspection Date: May 6, 2024

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 Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:
A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/06/2024 between the hours of approximately 9:15 am to 11:20 am. There were 49 children present, ranging in ages from 6 months to 5 years, with 10 staff supervising. Children were observed while being bottle fed, playing with toys, participating in circle time, and getting ready to go outside for a walk.
The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 4 staff records were reviewed.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:
Standard #: 22.1-289.058
Description: Based on interview with the program director, the center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.
Evidence:
1) The program director stated that they did not have a carbon monoxide detector.

Plan of Correction: We purchased the detector and placed it at the entrance of the building.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M
Description: *REPEAT VIOLATION*
Based on documentation review, the center did not maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions as required.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, an allergy list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions was not available in each one of the classrooms. The inspector was able to review the allergy list in the Pre-K Room only.

Plan of Correction: Allergy lists are posted in each classroom now. Director will make sure to update the list every month.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B
Description: Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were not stored away in areas inaccessible to children.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, in the Pre-K Room's bathroom, a container of Lysol disinfecting wipes was observed on a shelf that was not high enough for it being inaccessible to children.

Plan of Correction: Director reminded the staff and all the cleaning products are now stored in a locked cabinet.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all unused electrical outlets have child-resistant protective covers.
Evidence;
1) One electric outlet were observed without protective covers in the Three's Room.

Plan of Correction: Director reminded the staff and posted a note to remind the staff. All the outlets are covered.

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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