NVFS Child Development Center- Arlington Mill

8VAC20-780-360-A Complaint related: No

“Based on staff statements, attendance record and confirmation by center administration, the activities for a child were not age and stage appropriate. Evidence: Child #2 left the monkey classroom when the LT left at 3:00 p.m. and was taken into the center director's office with a staff member (Teacher #4) until pick-up at approximately 5:22 p.m. The office is not child proofed and is not regularly used for children's activities. The child was moved rather than the staff member to accommodate a later pickup time.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on staff statements and attendance records, the ratio for children ages 16 months to 24 months was not maintained in the Monkey's classroom. Evidence: On 1/4/2023 the ratio of 1 caregiver to 5 children was exceeded for approximately 20-25 minutes as 6 children were present from 9:30-9:55 am with Teacher #1. A second Teacher (#2) entered the Monkeys classroom at approximately 9:55 am but left after a time of approximately 5-10 minutes before Teacher #3 entered the classroom and stayed for the remainder of the day.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on on-site observations of the center, it was determined that one piece of classroom equipment has not been maintained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the Elephants classroom, the toilet seat in the children's bathroom is broken. It is loose and slides from side to side.”

8VAC20-780-550-B

“Based on a review of emergency preparedness documents, it was determined that the emergency evacuation plan does not contain procedural components addressing accommodations or special requirements for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs to ensure their safety during an emergency situation.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children's records, it was determined two records do not include all required information. Evidence: 1 - Child record B does not include: the father's home and employment contact information; documentation of a parental annual review of the child's record (the record was most recently reviewed by the parent on 1/15/2021.) 2 - Child record C does not include: the mother's employment contact information; the address for one emergency contact person; documentation of a parental annual review of the child's record (the record was most recently reviewed by the parent on 3/8/2021.)”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on on-site observations of the center, it was determined that one piece of classroom equipment has not been maintained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the Elephants classroom, the toilet seat in the children's bathroom is broken. It is loose and slides from side to side.”

8VAC20-780-550-B

“Based on a review of emergency preparedness documents, it was determined that the emergency evacuation plan does not contain procedural components addressing accommodations or special requirements for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs to ensure their safety during an emergency situation.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children's records, it was determined two records do not include all required information. Evidence: 1 - Child record B does not include: the father's home and employment contact information; documentation of a parental annual review of the child's record (the record was most recently reviewed by the parent on 1/15/2021.) 2 - Child record C does not include: the mother's employment contact information; the address for one emergency contact person; documentation of a parental annual review of the child's record (the record was most recently reviewed by the parent on 3/8/2021.)”