Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School

22.1-289.035-B-1

“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first date of employment. The sworn statement for Staff D was dated after the first date of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall contain documentation of two references prior to the employees. first date of employment. Staff C’s references were both dated one and two days after employment. Staff D’s references were dated two days after the date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance sheet for classroom #1 did not accurately reflect the children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff B, who is currently working, was dated two days after their first day of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

8VAC20-780-510-F

“The medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. Child #2 had a medication at the center without a medication authorization. The authorization available authorized Fairfax County Schools to administer the medicine.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-F.

8VAC20-780-510-I

“The center administers only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container. Child #1’s prescription medication did not have a prescription label attached to the container.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #2, who has a diagnosed food allergy, did not have a written care plan in their file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

8VAC20-780-40-E

“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, are maintained. The center did not follow its own policy for notifying parents of an expiring/expired medication. One medication at the center was expired. (1/2025 - Child 1)”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

8VAC20-780-50-A

“Staff and children’s records shall be treated confidentially. Information was not kept confidential when the Supplemental page of the previous inspection was posted, containing names of staff and children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-50-A.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Two children’s attendance was not documented as it occurred.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

The facility shall obtain a sworn statement prior to employment, disclosing any residences outside of the state of Virginia in the past 5 years.

“Staff B’s record did not contain a completed sworn statement that accurately reflected residences outside of Virginia in the past 5 years.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

The facility shall request, prior to employment, a search of a Child abuse and neglect registry for any residence in a state outside of Virginia, in which the applicant has lived within the past 5 years.

“There was no documentation to show a Child Abuse and Neglect search was submitted for a residence outside of Virginia in the past 5 years for Staff B.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and that was completed within the last 30 days prior to employment.

“Staff A’s negative report was date 2 days after employment. Staff C’s negative result was completed 9 months prior to employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

The required first aid kits shall include at a minimum; two triangular bandages.

“The first aid kit on the lower level (gym) did not contain a second triangular bandage.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Repeat Violation Based on a review of records for allergy action plans, the center did not have a written allergy action plan for a child with diagnosed food allergies, and could not follow a written action plan for another child. Evidence: 1. Child #1’s written care plan called for Zyrtec to be on-site and administered in case of a exposure to a documented allergen. 2. Child #2 had no written allergy action plan on site.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on record review, the center orientation form does not include all required elements. Evidence: Abusive Head Trauma, SIDS and Safe Sleep and First Aid/CPR training are not listed on the orientation documentation for Staff #1.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review, 4 of 8 injury forms are incomplete. Evidence: The 4 reports did not include the time the parent was notified.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on medication review and staff statement, a child’s is missing a medication listed on the allergy care plan. Evidence: Child #1’s written care plan calls for Benadryl to be on-site and administered in case of a exposure to a documented allergen.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation the license and other documents required by the Superintendent were not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The most recently issued inspection documents were not posted in a conspicuous place. They were posted in the office.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on a review of documentation, the center did not provide an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: The fire inspection report available for review is dated 4/8/2022. (expired)”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure that the operational responsibilities of the licensee were maintained in compliance with the standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department. Evidence: 1. The current license is for the age range of 2 years through 8 years. 2. Three children were allowed to attend the facility prior to turning 2 years of age. (Children 2,3,5)”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

8VAC20-780-40-I

“Based on a review of documentation, the center has not developed written procedures for injury prevention. Evidence: There is no written injury prevention plan available for review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-I.

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Based on a review of records, one child record did not contain documentation of an annual update. Evidence: Child 1’s record was last reviewed and updated in 2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3.

8VAC20-780-540-A

“Based on a review of first aid kits, one kit was not kept on each floor of the building used by children. Evidence: There is no first aid kit located on the lower level of the facility (kitchen level).”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-A.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of records, child records do not contain all required information. Evidence: *Child 4 is missing documentation of viewing Proof of Birth within 7 days of attendance. (First date of attendance: 11/15/22)”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on a review of documentation, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care. Evidence: *The Tiger’s room did not have attendance documented since 5/11/23. *The Owl’s room attendance sheet reflected 12 children present; however, there were only 9 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on direct observation, the facility did not maintain equipment in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The Smoke detector on the first floor outside the office is “chirping” with a dead battery.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on a review of medication and authorizations, the facility failed to follow its medication policy of notifying parents that the medication form is expiring. Evidence: 1 of 1 medications reviewed had an expired medication authorization. An Epi-pen authorization expired 10/2022. (Child 1)”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on a review of documentation, the center did not maintain for each group of children a written records of daily attendance. Evidence: The Tiger’s attendance sheet listed 9 children present; however, there were 10 children in the room. The Cub’s room attendance sheet was not completed for 2/3/2023”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.