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Early Steps Bilingual Preschool

Inspection · 2023-01-04

Date
2023-01-04
Complaint Related
Yes
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

8VAC20-780 Administration
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
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

A complaint investigation was begun today in response to an allegation being received in our office. The investigation is being conducted jointly with local authorities.

Based on multiple interviews, the preponderance of evidence supports the allegation of a forbidden action being used on a child. The complaint is valid.
An additional violation was cited that was found during the course of the investigation, but not part of the original complaint.

If you have questions regarding this report, you may contact me at (703) 479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

2
Standard 22.1-289.035-A
Based on a review of records, one staff record does not contain documentation of a repeated Central Registry Search (CRS) within the allowable 5 year time frame.
Evidence:
The documentation available for review shows a CRS search dated 11/01/17 (expired 11/1/22). (Staff A)
Plan of Correction: We will send out the documents needed to be in compliance.
Standard 8VAC20-780-410-1
Based on multiple statements, it was determined that a staff member used a forbidden action when dealing with a child.
Evidence:
Staff A used physical punishment (pinching the nose) on a child in an attempt to correct how he was sitting in the chair. The pinch resulted in a mark/bruise on the nose.
Plan of Correction: [Staff member] was fired on January 3, 2023 due to her inappropriate behavior.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services