Arlington County- Gunston

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on February 5, 2025 and completed on February 13, 2025. The on-site inspection began at 10:15 am and ended at 10:40 am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 3 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 1 child's records and 2 staff records on-site on February 5, 2025. This inspection included document review and tour of the facility. 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 February 20, 2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

A monitoring inspection was conducted during the extended day portion of the full day program. Four children were present with three staff and was within ratios for supervision. Observed children transitioning from snack, hand washing and free play with room toys and equipment. Reviewed 4 records, emergency medication, staff training, emergency supplies and drills as well as physical space. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 business days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

A monitoring inspection was conducted during the extended day portion of the full day program. Four children were present with three staff and was within ratios for supervision. Observed children transitioning from snack, hand washing and free play with room toys and equipment. Reviewed 4 records, emergency medication, staff training, emergency supplies and drills as well as physical space. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 business days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

A monitoring inspection was conducted during the extended day portion of the full day program. Four children were present with three staff and was within ratios for supervision. Observed children transitioning from snack, hand washing and free play with room toys and equipment. Reviewed 4 records, emergency medication, staff training, emergency supplies and drills as well as physical space. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 business days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced renewal study was conducted in the newly renovated space. 6 children were present with 2 staff and were on the playground upon arrival. Observed transition into the classroom, hand washing and play time in the large open space. The program now offers before and after care as well as the dedicated preschool program. Additional staff are available for the extended day portion of the afternoon. Reviewed physical space, records for children and staff, emergency preparation, trainings and medication. Lunches are bought from home. The staff records and administrative records are kept at a central location with the Parks and Recreation staff. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced renewal study was conducted in the newly renovated space. 6 children were present with 2 staff and were on the playground upon arrival. Observed transition into the classroom, hand washing and play time in the large open space. The program now offers before and after care as well as the dedicated preschool program. Additional staff are available for the extended day portion of the afternoon. Reviewed physical space, records for children and staff, emergency preparation, trainings and medication. Lunches are bought from home. The staff records and administrative records are kept at a central location with the Parks and Recreation staff. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted today. Four children were present with two staff which is within ratio for supervision. Observed children hand washing, transition to snack (bought from home) and preparation to go outside. Reviewed emergency preparation (frills, first aid kit, injury reports and trainings) as well as records for two children. No medication was reported to be on-site the day of the inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted. Ten children were present with three staff and one volunteer. Observed children in free play, reading, coloring, diapering and transition to pickup . No medication was reported to be on-site. Children bring food from home. Emergency drills, trainings and plan are up to date. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted. Ten children were present with three staff and one volunteer. Observed children in free play, reading, coloring, diapering and transition to pickup . No medication was reported to be on-site. Children bring food from home. Emergency drills, trainings and plan are up to date. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted. Ten children were present with three staff and one volunteer. Observed children in free play, reading, coloring, diapering and transition to pickup . No medication was reported to be on-site. Children bring food from home. Emergency drills, trainings and plan are up to date. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on-site. Eleven children were present with two staff which is within ratios for supervision. Observed free play (clay, reading, blocks, creative drama, coloring and manipulatives), transition to hand washing and snack/lunch from home. No medication was reported to be on-site. Reviewed trainings for staff, 3 children's records, physical space (with the exception of the playground due to the wet weather) and emergency preparation. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on-site. Eleven children were present with two staff which is within ratios for supervision. Observed free play (clay, reading, blocks, creative drama, coloring and manipulatives), transition to hand washing and snack/lunch from home. No medication was reported to be on-site. Reviewed trainings for staff, 3 children's records, physical space (with the exception of the playground due to the wet weather) and emergency preparation. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on-site. Eleven children were present with two staff which is within ratios for supervision. Observed free play (clay, reading, blocks, creative drama, coloring and manipulatives), transition to hand washing and snack/lunch from home. No medication was reported to be on-site. Reviewed trainings for staff, 3 children's records, physical space (with the exception of the playground due to the wet weather) and emergency preparation. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program. A renewal inspection was conducted today. The Program Manager was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted using FaceTime. There were 9 children present, ranging in ages from 3 to 5. with 2 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 2 child records and 2 staff records were reviewed. No medication was reported to be on-site. Children bring food from home. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov