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Appletree School of Fairfax

Inspection · 2023-03-09

Date
2023-03-09
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Christina Bakonyi
(571) 596-3655
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 3/9/2023 from 12:30 pm-2:45 pm. There were 88 children supervised by 19 direct care staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, playing outside, and preparing for a nap. Hand-washing procedures were also observed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

4
Standard 22.1-289.058
Based on interview, the center did not ensure there that a building built before 2015 and serving preschool-age children is equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.

Evidence:
1. The building was built prior to 2015 and the center currently provides care for children who are preschool-age.
2. The Director contacted a facilities administrator to confirm whether the center had a carbon monoxide detector, and it was discovered that the center did not have one.
Plan of Correction: We will install 3 detectors by 3/17/2023.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-F
Based on record review and interview, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually.

Evidence: The center did not have documentation of the lockdown drill procedure being practiced in 2022.
Plan of Correction: We will conduct a drill by 3/17/2023.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain all the required information for each child's record.

Evidence: Child #3 and child #5 are missing proof of identity.
Plan of Correction: We will have parents bring proof by 5/1/2023.

*Date is based on a search of how long it takes to get a passport which states 8-11 weeks.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

Evidence: There was no documentation of a written care plan for child #3 and child #4, who both have a diagnosed food allergy.
Plan of Correction: We will have parents complete plan by 3/24/2023.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services