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Arlington County- Gunston

Inspection · 2022-03-09

Date
2022-03-09
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Eureka Nance
(703) 638-5968
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
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.
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on-site. Eleven children were present with two staff which is within ratios for supervision. Observed free play (clay, reading, blocks, creative drama, coloring and manipulatives), transition to hand washing and snack/lunch from home. No medication was reported to be on-site. Reviewed trainings for staff, 3 children's records, physical space (with the exception of the playground due to the wet weather) and emergency preparation. 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. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance.

Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of School Readiness
703-314-0860
ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

3
Standard 22.1-289.058
Based on staff statement, a carbon monoxide detector is not in the building area that the preschool program is located in.
Evidence:
The program has requested a carbon monoxide detector be installed in the preschool space but the facilities department has yet to install the detector.
Plan of Correction: County working with APS to have this installed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation, outlet covers were missing in several areas that the preschool children use throughout the community center.
Evidence:
One outlet cover was missing in the preschool classroom and 4 outlet covers were missing in the common areas.
Plan of Correction: Staff will check for missing outlet covers each morning and will replace as needed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-540-E
Based on observation, the battery operated radio was not working.
Evidence:
The batteries in the radio were not working.
Plan of Correction: Staff will replace batteries. Staff will also have a backup hand crank radio that they can use.
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