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Discovery Learning Center
5617 Mapledale Plaza
Dale city, VA 22193
(703) 590-2946

Current Inspector: Shawanda Henderson (540) 216-1434

Inspection Date: Dec. 27, 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
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted with the director on December 15, 2023, beginning at 9:12am and ending at 11:38am. There were 25 children, ages 6 months through 5 years old, in the care of 5 direct care staff. The children were observed playing with toys, doing circle time and practicing for holiday performances. Five children?s records were reviewed and in compliance. Four staff records were reviewed and in compliance. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery-operated radio were observed and in compliance. The menu, daily attendance, and emergency drill log were reviewed. The most recent evacuation drill was documented as 11/27/2023. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was documented as 1/16/2023. The most recent lockdown drill was documented as 6/13/2023. The most recent health inspection was dated 2/28/2023. The most recent fire inspection was dated 9/13/2023.

If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact Shawanda Henderson at 540-216-1434 or Shawanda.Henderson@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A
Description: Based on a review of documentation, the center failed maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The written attendance in the toddler classroom did not have any children signed in for the day. The written attendance for the toddler classroom had not been filled out since Monday, December 11, 2023.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B
Description: Based on observation, the center staff failed to ensure that all the diapering surfaces were used only for diapering or cleaning children. Evidence: In the 2?s classroom, there were toys, ball of yarn, remote control, and pens, and bottle of juice on the changing table.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

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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