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Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning

Inspection · 2024-12-06

Date
2024-12-06
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sarah Zirzow
(703) 479-4675
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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Inspector Notes

The inspection findings have been updated as a result of a first step review completed on December 20, 2024.

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated and completed on December 6, 2024. The on-site inspection began at 9:00 a.m. and ended at 11:30 a.m. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 57 children present and 19 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 6 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on December 16, 2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

7
Standard 8VAC20-780-260-B
The center is required to have annual approval from the health department for meeting the requirements for water supply, sewage disposal system, and food service, if applicable.

The center did not have an annual health inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

The upstairs Pre-K classroom door was left open leading to the staff lounge, which was used for children to walk through to go to the restroom. The staff lounge contained a paper cutter.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

-The staff lounge, which children walked through to use the restroom, contained hand sanitizer which was found unlocked and within reach of children.
-The upstairs Pre-K classroom had Clorox wipes on the desk, found unlocked and within reach of children.
-The indoor play area contained hand sanitizer, found unlocked and within reach of children.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.

-There were no written lists in the classrooms or areas where children were present that stated allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.
-The Early Toddler classroom had a child with a known allergy and a written allergy list was not kept.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-G
When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

-One lunch container in the Mature Toddler 2 classroom was not labeled or dated.
-Three lunch containers in the Mature Toddler 1 classroom were not dated.
-Six lunch containers in the Pre-K classroom were not dated.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-570-A
When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely.

-Two children in the Infant 2 classroom were not buckled into the feeding table.
-Seven children in the Infant 3 classroom were not buckled into the feeding table.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Each staff record will contain documentation to demonstrate that an individual possesses the
education, certification, training required as well as health information of a staff?s physical and mental health.

-The record for Staff #6 (employed for over one year and nine months) did not contain
documentation of education or certification.
-The records for Staff # 1, 2,3,4,5, and 6 did not contain health information.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.