First Steps Academy
7900 Westpark Drive
Suite A040
Mclean, VA 22102
(703) 821-6663
Current Inspector:
Laura Lunceford
(571) 835-5058
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 Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:20am-12:15pm. There were 82 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 22 staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 6 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, circle time, reading books, playing outside, and napping. There was an adequate supply of materials for the children. The center was clean and organized. 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 Soto at maria.soto@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-5058.
Based on record review, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy.
Evidence: Child #6's record did not include a written care plan with instructions from the physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Plan of Correction:
Reached out to parents to get the written care plan from physician.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:
Based on observation, not all bottles were dated as required.
Evidence: In the infant room, three bottles were observed in the classroom's refrigerator labeled with the children's name, but they were not dated.
Plan of Correction:
Dates were added to bottles during visit. Reminder to teachers to date all bottles.
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