Browne Academy
5917 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Current Inspector:
Leslie Perez
(703) 537-6013
Inspection Date:
April 9, 2024
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) 20 Access to minor?s records
Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from approximately 9:01am-11:10am. There were 35 (3-5years) children directly supervised by 6 staff. The physical plant, 3 staff records, 3 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group activities of story time, singing and dancing, and outside on the playground. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Leslie Perez at Leslie.Perez@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6013
Based on record review, the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was not completed within 90 calendar days of employment for all staff Evidence: Staff #2's (DOH 8/24/23) file did not contain documentation that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description:
(REPEAT) Based on observation, not all electrical outlets had protective covers. Evidence: Two classrooms had unused and uncovered outlets.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-440-B
Description:
Based on observation and interview, cots were not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: There were no labels on cots in to identify use by a specific child in two classrooms.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-550-G
Description:
Based on drill record review and interview, documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills did not include all required information. Evidence: Drill records did not document identity of the person conducting the drill, method used for notification of the drill, or the time it took to complete the drill.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:
Based on observation, food brought from home was not in a container that was sealed and clearly dated. Evidence: In two of the 3 classrooms, children's bags with food brought from home, were not dated.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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