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Tierra Encantada Ford dba Alexandria Day Care
4401 Ford Avenue, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22302
(571) 312-0185

Current Inspector: Eureka Nance (703) 638-5968

Inspection Date: Dec. 2, 2022

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
? 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.

Technical Assistance:
Discussion on storage of prescribed medication and staff records.

Comments:
An unannounced Renewal inspection was conducted this date. A total of 50 children with 14 staff present. Observation of all 6 classrooms conducted. Classrooms were found well maintained, provided ample equipment, toys, art supplies and books, all within reach of the children in care. This allowed the children to freely access the supplies with independence.
Today was pajama day for the children. Children were observed resting, individual activity play, transition to indoor play,, and puzzles. A total of 8 children's records and 6 staff records were reviewed. This inspection began approximately 11:00 am and ended at 1: 00 pm

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.

Thank you for your cooperation today. Should you have any questions, please contact me at eureka.nance@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70
Description: Based on staff records review, the center did not obtain required documents for staff records.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 (date of employment 11/27/2022) did not have employment application and two references.
2. Staff #2 (date of employment 11/21/2022) did not have two reference checks.
3 Staff #3 (date of employment 11/28/2022) did not have two reference checks.

Plan of Correction: All missing documents have been completed. Due to staffing issues paperwork was not completed as typically done. Reference checks will be completed prior to start.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-L
Description: Based on medication records review, the center did not ensure medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the classroom of three and four year old children, prescribed medication for children was located in a black bookbag on top of the bookshelf. The bookbag did not have a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Plan of Correction: Locks have been ordered and will be utilized going forward

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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