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Ballston Children's Center

Inspection · 2023-03-30

Date
2023-03-30
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Derek Acosta
(703) 554-4995
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.
8VAC20-770 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 March 30, 2023, between 11:45am and 12:45pm. There were 78 children in the direct care of 15 staff members. Children were observed washing hands, and sitting together for lunch time. Staff were observed sitting at the tables with children during lunch time as well as walking around assisting children where needed. One citation was issued and noted on the violation notice. A sampling of child records and staffing records were reviewed. Emergency drills, fire inspection, health inspection, and the physical space was inspected. If you have any questions please contact me at 703-554-4995 or at derek.acosta@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-G
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that when food is brought from home, that the food container is dated and clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

Evidence: During lunch time the inspector observed 3 lunch boxes on a side table that were labeled with names, but 1 had the previous days' date and the other two did not have dates.
Plan of Correction: I will let the parents know right away.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services