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Early Steps Bilingual Preschool
5407 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 405-2607

Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678

Inspection Date: Sept. 4, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 9:00am-12:00pm. There were 53 children (2-5yrs.) directly supervised by 10 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 participating in group play, reading books,and playing outside There was an adequate supply of materials for the children.
There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Sharlene Sawyer at sharlene.sawyer@dss.virginia.gov or (703) 835.5505 .

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-40-J
Description: Based on review of written emergency procedures inspector was able to determine that procedures were reviewed annually.

Evidence: During inspection there was no documentation to prove Injury prevention procedures were reviewed annually

Plan of Correction: the procedures were reviewed, I will create a log to keep track.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-60-A
Description: Based on review of Children's Records it was determined that all required information was not maintained.

Evidence:
Child 1 was missing:
Actions to take in case of allergic reaction
Address for 1 of 2 Emergency contacts
Child 4 was missing:
Address for 1 of 2 Emergency contacts

Plan of Correction: I will get the information from parents today at pick up.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-240-A
Description: Based on review of staff records it was determined all required training was not maintained.

Evidence:
Staff1 and Staff2 did not have Abuse and Neglect training from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Plan of Correction: I will make sure that all VA staff has VA training.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-330-B
Description: Based on inspection of playground it was determined that proper resilient surfacing was not placed under playground equipment.

Evidence: During inspection the ground under play equipment was bare with less than 6 inches of mulch at fall zones

Plan of Correction: The mulch has been ordered and will be delivered on Friday.

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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