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Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center

Inspection · 2026-03-12

Date
2026-03-12
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kelly Patterson-Savittiere
(703) 479-4746
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
8VAC20-821 Licensure Requirements
8VAC20-821 Background Checks
8VAC20-821 Standards of Conduct
8VAC20-821 Violation Review
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 3/12/2026, as a part of the licensure period, the provisional licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:00 am and ended at 12:10 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 87 children present and 18 staff. The inspector reviewed 7 children?s records and 3 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility interviews and observations.

Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

A grate in the girls bathroom #2( hallway next to room 8/9) has exposed sharp edges.
Plan of Correction: A request was made to facilities during the inspection.