Arlington County-Madison

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on January 10, 2025, and completed on January 14, 2025. The on-site inspection began at 10:55 am and ended at 11:40 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 1 staff records on-site on January 10, 2025. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, and interviews. 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 business days from today, which will be the close of business on January 20, 2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted. Two children were present with two staff during the inspection. Reviewed three children's records, medication storage and authorizations, emergency preparation, physical space and staff trainings. Staff records are kept at a central location at Lubber Run. 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 monitoring visit was conducted from 10:25-11:30. An additional visit to the administration office was conducted to review staff records which are kept at a central location. Nineteen children were present with four staff and a TR support staff for the children in care. Observed transition to snack (bought from home), hand washing, reading stories and a special visitor from the public library. The room is well equipped with age appropriate materials. Reviewed a sample of children records, attendance, emergency preparation, staff files and allergy concerns. 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 from 10:25-11:30. An additional visit to the administration office was conducted to review staff records which are kept at a central location. Nineteen children were present with four staff and a TR support staff for the children in care. Observed transition to snack (bought from home), hand washing, reading stories and a special visitor from the public library. The room is well equipped with age appropriate materials. Reviewed a sample of children records, attendance, emergency preparation, staff files and allergy concerns. 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 from 10:25-11:30. An additional visit to the administration office was conducted to review staff records which are kept at a central location. Nineteen children were present with four staff and a TR support staff for the children in care. Observed transition to snack (bought from home), hand washing, reading stories and a special visitor from the public library. The room is well equipped with age appropriate materials. Reviewed a sample of children records, attendance, emergency preparation, staff files and allergy concerns. 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 from 10:25-11:30. An additional visit to the administration office was conducted to review staff records which are kept at a central location. Nineteen children were present with four staff and a TR support staff for the children in care. Observed transition to snack (bought from home), hand washing, reading stories and a special visitor from the public library. The room is well equipped with age appropriate materials. Reviewed a sample of children records, attendance, emergency preparation, staff files and allergy concerns. 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 from 10:25-11:30. An additional visit to the administration office was conducted to review staff records which are kept at a central location. Nineteen children were present with four staff and a TR support staff for the children in care. Observed transition to snack (bought from home), hand washing, reading stories and a special visitor from the public library. The room is well equipped with age appropriate materials. Reviewed a sample of children records, attendance, emergency preparation, staff files and allergy concerns. 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. Eleven children were present with two staff as well as an independent contractor hired by a family to support the child in care. Children were observed in fee play/centers, circle time, transition to hand washing and snack (bought from home). Reviewed a sample of children's files (information was both on-site and at the registration office), trainings, physical space, emergency preparation and attendance. 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. Eleven children were present with two staff as well as an independent contractor hired by a family to support the child in care. Children were observed in fee play/centers, circle time, transition to hand washing and snack (bought from home). Reviewed a sample of children's files (information was both on-site and at the registration office), trainings, physical space, emergency preparation and attendance. 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. Eleven children were present with two staff as well as an independent contractor hired by a family to support the child in care. Children were observed in fee play/centers, circle time, transition to hand washing and snack (bought from home). Reviewed a sample of children's files (information was both on-site and at the registration office), trainings, physical space, emergency preparation and attendance. 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. Eleven children were present with two staff as well as an independent contractor hired by a family to support the child in care. Children were observed in fee play/centers, circle time, transition to hand washing and snack (bought from home). Reviewed a sample of children's files (information was both on-site and at the registration office), trainings, physical space, emergency preparation and attendance. 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

Based on observation and staff statement, an area of the center is not in safe and operable condition. Evidence: The landscape timber is rotting on the outside large playground and has sharp edges exposed. Previously cited 3/2022.

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted today. Ten children were present with two staff. Programs is using 2 classrooms to spread out for snack and projects. Observed children hand washing, transition to outside playtime, eating snack and reading. The letter "R" was the project painted in rainbow colors. No medication was reported to be on-site. 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. Ten children were present with two staff. Programs is using 2 classrooms to spread out for snack and projects. Observed children hand washing, transition to outside playtime, eating snack and reading. The letter "R" was the project painted in rainbow colors. No medication was reported to be on-site. 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. Ten children were present with two staff. Programs is using 2 classrooms to spread out for snack and projects. Observed children hand washing, transition to outside playtime, eating snack and reading. The letter "R" was the project painted in rainbow colors. No medication was reported to be on-site. 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. Ten children were present with two staff. Programs is using 2 classrooms to spread out for snack and projects. Observed children hand washing, transition to outside playtime, eating snack and reading. The letter "R" was the project painted in rainbow colors. No medication was reported to be on-site. 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. Ten children were present with two staff. Programs is using 2 classrooms to spread out for snack and projects. Observed children hand washing, transition to outside playtime, eating snack and reading. The letter "R" was the project painted in rainbow colors. No medication was reported to be on-site. 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. Ten children were present with two staff. Programs is using 2 classrooms to spread out for snack and projects. Observed children hand washing, transition to outside playtime, eating snack and reading. The letter "R" was the project painted in rainbow colors. No medication was reported to be on-site. 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