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Early Steps Bilingual Preschool

Inspection · 2023-09-12

Date
2023-09-12
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

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 visit was conducted today. All rooms were in ratio during the inspection
Children were observed playing on the playground, working with the letter "E"', enjoying dramatic play and during circle time.
Emergency evacuation drills, emergency supplies, first aid supplies, menu and posted documents were all in compliance.
4 staff and 7 child records were reviewed. See violation notice for non-compliances cited.
Model/sample forms will be sent for Shelter-in-place and lock-down drill documentation, injury prevention plan, on-going training log.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection you may contact me at (703) 479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov.
LI was present from 9:10AM- 12:15PM.

Violations

9
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
Based on a review of records 2 staff records did not contain documentation of a completed Central Registry Search (CRS) within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff C's record did not contain documentation of a completed CRS. (Date of Hire (DOH): 2/27/23.
2. Staff D's record did not contain documentation of a completed CRS (DOH: 1/16/23)
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-C
Based on a review of record, staff records did not contain documentation of orientation that includes all required information.
Evidence:
3 of 4 staff records reviewed contained orientation documentation on an outdated form.
Missing information included prevention and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions. The form does not document the method of delivery for the orientation training. (Staff B,C, D)
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-245-M
Based on a review of records, documentation of on-going training does not include all required components.
Evidence:
The training log for tracking training, does not include the method of delivery for the training.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-E
Repeat violation
Based on a review of medications, the center failed to follow its own policy regarding informing parents of an expired medication.
Evidence:
There is one expired medication at the center (3/25/23)
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-J
Based on a review of documentation, the injury prevention plan annual update could not be located.
Evidence:
There was no injury prevention plan update available for review.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-B
Based on a review of medications, one medication does not have an acceptable authorization on file.
Evidence:
Child #1's medication authorization, give Fairfax County Schools permission to administer the medication.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-E
Based on a review of documentation, shelter in place drills were not practiced a minimum of twice a year.
Evidence:
There were no Shelter-I-Place drills documented for 2022.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-F
Based on a review of documentation and staff statement, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually.
Evidence:
No Lockdown drills were practiced in 2022.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Repeat Violation
Based on a review of records, one staff record did not contain documentation of all required information prior to employment.
Evidence:
1 of 4 records reviewed did not contain documentation of phone references. The phone reference was not signed by the person making the phone call.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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