Inspection · 2025-06-18
Date
2025-06-18
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Pernille Brandt
(703) 203-8659
(703) 203-8659
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 Physical Plant.
Inspector Notes
An unannounced inspection was initiated on 6/18/2025 and completed on the same date in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 6/17/2025 relating to allegations of the physical plant. This inspection included a tour of the facility, interview with staff and observations.
The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegation(s); therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and the violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Violations
1Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
The center has mouse dropping in the hallway and in 7 out of ten rooms used for childcare.
The staff reported that mice has been seen in the early morning before children arrives. 1 or 2 mice.
The center has mouse dropping in the hallway and in 7 out of ten rooms used for childcare.
The staff reported that mice has been seen in the early morning before children arrives. 1 or 2 mice.
Plan of Correction: We have had a company that has been working on the issue but we had a new company come out on 6/17/25 to evaluate the issue. They will implement and aggressive plan to combat the mouse problem. They believe the mice are in the attic.
Staff are cleaning the areas upon arrival in the morning and we will set up a schedule for the hallway.
Current company has glue traps and snap traps placed in areas not used for direct child care.
Staff are cleaning the areas upon arrival in the morning and we will set up a schedule for the hallway.
Current company has glue traps and snap traps placed in areas not used for direct child care.