Current Inspector:
Kristy Atanackovic
(804) 629-5032
Inspection Date:
July 31, 2023
Complaint Related:
No
Areas Reviewed:
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Comments:
A self reported investigation concerning forbidden actions was initiated on 7/26/2023, from a report received by the Fairfax County Licensing office on 7/26/2023. The inspection was conducted on 8/7/2023, in the morning between 11:00 am and 11:55 am. The investigation included interviews with the administration, students, and staff. The preponderance of evidence does not support the allegations and the complaint has been deemed not valid. Non-related violations that were not part of the complaint were cited during the investigation. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kristy Atanackovic at kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.
Based on record review, each grouping of children does not have at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader regularly present.
Evidence: Staff #2 is the lead teacher for the school-age classroom. The Director and Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #2 is the lead teacher of the school-age classroom. Staff #2 does not meet program leader qualifications.
Plan of Correction:
Enrolled in high education
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
Description:
Based on review of attendance records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that the staff-to-child ratios are required whenever children are in care: 3-year-olds up to school age - ratio 1:10 (staff: children)
Evidence: The CSR (child supervision record) used to track student attendance and transitions, documented the group being over ratio on August 17, 2023, during the following approximate times: 8:34 am-9:30 am. There were 27 children between the ages of 4-12 years old with 1 staff in the fours classroom.
2. The ratio of the youngest age must be followed in a mixed-age grouping such as this.
Plan of Correction:
Teacher to refuse children in case where floater is not able.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-350-B-5
Description:
Based on review of attendance records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that the staff-to-child ratios are required whenever children are in care: School age eligible up to 9 years- ratio 1:18 (staff: children)
Evidence: 1. The CSR (child supervision record) used to track student attendance and transitions, documented the group being over ratio on July 14, 2023, during the following approximate times: 1:20 pm- 2:20 pm. There were 19 children with 1 staff in the school-age room.
2. The CSR (child supervision record) used to track student attendance and transitions, documented the group being over ratio on July 17, 2023, during the following approximate times: 1:29 pm- 4:23 pm. There were 19 children with 1 staff in the school-age room.
3. The CSR (child supervision record) used to track student attendance and transitions, documented the group being over ratio on July 20, 2023, during the following approximate times: 1:20 pm- 3:47 pm. There were 19 children with 1 staff in the school-age room.
Plan of Correction:
Hire/cover ration with floaters make sure teacher sign in and out of csr
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