The Nest Academy
2609 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-1549
Current Inspector:
Leslie Perez
(703) 537-6013
Inspection Date:
Nov. 29, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 11:50am-1:10pm. There were 42 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 8 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed transitioning to naptime, eating and having tummy time. Diapering procedures were also observed. 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 facility did not ensure staff identified as program leaders met program leader qualifications.
Evidence: Staff #1's (DOH: 10/2/2023) record does not contain all the documentation necessary to verify that they have the required education/experience and/or training for the job position of program leader. Staff #3's (DOH: 5/2/2023) record does not contain all the documentation necessary to verify that they have the required education/experience and/or training for the job position of program leader. Staff #4's (DOH: 3/6/2023) record does not contain all the documentation necessary to verify that they have the required education/experience and/or training for the job position of program leader.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-400-B
Description:
Based on observation, behavioral guidance was not constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect a child to appropriate behavior.
Evidence: During the inspection, the Licensing Inspector heard Staff #5 yelling at a child: "Look the other way." The staff member used a rough and loud tone of voice with the child, as all the children were lying down on their cots to rest.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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