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Rising Stars Day School
3005 Dower House Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 264-9078

Current Inspector: Nancy Radcliffe (703) 268-3728

Inspection Date: Sept. 11, 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)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:
A monitoring inspection was conducted today between 7;30am and 9:15am. There were 26 children present with 6 staff supervising. The inspector investigated a self reported incident regarding safe sleep practices. The inspector also reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed arriving, playing and interacting with staff. A total of 4 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed. 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. Contact Nancy.Radcliffe@doe.virginia.gov or call 703-268-3728 if you have any questions regarding this inspection.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A
Description: Based on review of 3 children's records, one did not contain a physical examination.
Evidence
Child #1, first day of attendance 6/21/22, does not have a physical examination in their record.

Plan of Correction: I will contact the parent and get the physical from signed by a doctor.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-370-1
Description: Based on photographic evidence, an infant was not placed in their crib on their back.
Evidence
Child #2 (4 months old), was placed in their crib on their stomach. Parent of child #2 was sent a photographh of the child sleeping in their crib on their stomach.

Plan of Correction: Staff was re-trained in safe sleep practices. Director will closely monitor the infant room to ensure compliance.

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