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Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School

Inspection · 2021-05-26

Date
2021-05-26
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sarah Marbert
(703) 479-4678
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

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/26/21. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic the inspector was not on site and the inspection was conducted via video application as well as email and phone correspondence. During the virtual observation there were 35 children supervised by 8 staff. The facility, 3 staff records, 3 children?s records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, medication and policies were inspected. Children were observed playing freely and participating in circle time and eating lunch of Quinoa and vegetable soup with fruit and milk. There was an adequate supply of books, toys, and materials for the children. Areas of non- compliance are indicated in the violation notice

If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Sharlene Sawyer at sharlene.sawyer@dss.virginia.gov or (571) 835.5505 .

Violations

1
Standard 22VAC40-185-270-A
Based on observation it was determined that all areas of the facility were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Evidence: During the inspection the radiator in a bathroom used by children had peeling paint and a rusting grate exposed.
Plan of Correction: I will contact maintenance to correct it and monitor child with bathroom is in use.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services