Blue Bird Day School

This renewal inspection was initiated by licensing staff and concluded on 05/02/2024, between the hours of 10 am to 12:30 pm. There were 13 preschool children present, with 4 staff supervising, across 2 classrooms. The children were engaged in the following: outside time, bathroom breaks, reading, learning, hand washing, story time, music, song, lunch, getting ready for naptime, and other organized activities. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration; physical plant; staffing and supervision; programming; medication (no meds were on site); special care and emergencies; and nutrition. A total of 5 children files, and 5 staff files were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined that there was (1) non-compliance with an applicable standard. This violation was documented on the Violation Notice issued to the center. If you should have any questions, please call or send an email to charlie.perkins@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you. Charlie Perkins, Licensing Inspector (703) 309-3963

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 6/8/23 from 10:30 am to 11:55pm. The inspection was initiated in response to a complaint related to center activities and the physical plant. 5 staff members were interviewed. Observations were made in classrooms and playground. Based on the preponderance of evidence, the complaint is not valid. Violations not related to the complaint are listed in the Violation Notice. For any questions related to this inspection, please contact me at 571-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 6/8/23 from 10:30 am to 11:55pm. The inspection was initiated in response to a complaint related to center activities and the physical plant. 5 staff members were interviewed. Observations were made in classrooms and playground. Based on the preponderance of evidence, the complaint is not valid. Violations not related to the complaint are listed in the Violation Notice. For any questions related to this inspection, please contact me at 571-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 3/28/23 from 10:30am to 4:03pm in response to a complaint received by the department on 3/27/23. The inspection was conducted in conjunction with two other local agencies. The complaint was related to the center?s plumbing and toilets not being operable, and the center?s administrative staff qualifications and hours worked. During the inspection other areas of the licensing standards were also reviewed to assess compliance. There were 30 children in care of 9 staff members. Observations were made throughout the indoor and outdoor areas of the center. Children were observed playing outdoors, toileting and eating lunch. Handwashing was observed after toileting. 7 staff members were interviewed. 3 children?s records, 5 staff records, attendance and emergency drill records were reviewed. There were no medications on site. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegations of non-compliance with standards and violations were issued. Any violations not related to the complaint but identified during the course of the investigation can be found on the violation notice. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at (571)-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 3/28/23 from 10:30am to 4:03pm in response to a complaint received by the department on 3/27/23. The inspection was conducted in conjunction with two other local agencies. The complaint was related to the center?s plumbing and toilets not being operable, and the center?s administrative staff qualifications and hours worked. During the inspection other areas of the licensing standards were also reviewed to assess compliance. There were 30 children in care of 9 staff members. Observations were made throughout the indoor and outdoor areas of the center. Children were observed playing outdoors, toileting and eating lunch. Handwashing was observed after toileting. 7 staff members were interviewed. 3 children?s records, 5 staff records, attendance and emergency drill records were reviewed. There were no medications on site. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegations of non-compliance with standards and violations were issued. Any violations not related to the complaint but identified during the course of the investigation can be found on the violation notice. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at (571)-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 3/28/23 from 10:30am to 4:03pm in response to a complaint received by the department on 3/27/23. The inspection was conducted in conjunction with two other local agencies. The complaint was related to the center?s plumbing and toilets not being operable, and the center?s administrative staff qualifications and hours worked. During the inspection other areas of the licensing standards were also reviewed to assess compliance. There were 30 children in care of 9 staff members. Observations were made throughout the indoor and outdoor areas of the center. Children were observed playing outdoors, toileting and eating lunch. Handwashing was observed after toileting. 7 staff members were interviewed. 3 children?s records, 5 staff records, attendance and emergency drill records were reviewed. There were no medications on site. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegations of non-compliance with standards and violations were issued. Any violations not related to the complaint but identified during the course of the investigation can be found on the violation notice. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at (571)-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 3/28/23 from 10:30am to 4:03pm in response to a complaint received by the department on 3/27/23. The inspection was conducted in conjunction with two other local agencies. The complaint was related to the center?s plumbing and toilets not being operable, and the center?s administrative staff qualifications and hours worked. During the inspection other areas of the licensing standards were also reviewed to assess compliance. There were 30 children in care of 9 staff members. Observations were made throughout the indoor and outdoor areas of the center. Children were observed playing outdoors, toileting and eating lunch. Handwashing was observed after toileting. 7 staff members were interviewed. 3 children?s records, 5 staff records, attendance and emergency drill records were reviewed. There were no medications on site. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegations of non-compliance with standards and violations were issued. Any violations not related to the complaint but identified during the course of the investigation can be found on the violation notice. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at (571)-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 3/28/23 from 10:30am to 4:03pm in response to a complaint received by the department on 3/27/23. The inspection was conducted in conjunction with two other local agencies. The complaint was related to the center?s plumbing and toilets not being operable, and the center?s administrative staff qualifications and hours worked. During the inspection other areas of the licensing standards were also reviewed to assess compliance. There were 30 children in care of 9 staff members. Observations were made throughout the indoor and outdoor areas of the center. Children were observed playing outdoors, toileting and eating lunch. Handwashing was observed after toileting. 7 staff members were interviewed. 3 children?s records, 5 staff records, attendance and emergency drill records were reviewed. There were no medications on site. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegations of non-compliance with standards and violations were issued. Any violations not related to the complaint but identified during the course of the investigation can be found on the violation notice. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at (571)-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 3/28/23 from 10:30am to 4:03pm in response to a complaint received by the department on 3/27/23. The inspection was conducted in conjunction with two other local agencies. The complaint was related to the center?s plumbing and toilets not being operable, and the center?s administrative staff qualifications and hours worked. During the inspection other areas of the licensing standards were also reviewed to assess compliance. There were 30 children in care of 9 staff members. Observations were made throughout the indoor and outdoor areas of the center. Children were observed playing outdoors, toileting and eating lunch. Handwashing was observed after toileting. 7 staff members were interviewed. 3 children?s records, 5 staff records, attendance and emergency drill records were reviewed. There were no medications on site. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegations of non-compliance with standards and violations were issued. Any violations not related to the complaint but identified during the course of the investigation can be found on the violation notice. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at (571)-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/5/22 in response to a complaint that was received by the department regarding allegations in the areas of behavior guidance. 4 staff were interviewed, and classroom observations were made. 3 staff records and the center's behavior guidance and discipline policy were reviewed. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegation of non-compliance with standards, and violations were issued. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at (571)-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/5/22 in response to a complaint that was received by the department regarding allegations in the areas of behavior guidance. 4 staff were interviewed, and classroom observations were made. 3 staff records and the center's behavior guidance and discipline policy were reviewed. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegation of non-compliance with standards, and violations were issued. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at (571)-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/5/22 in response to a complaint that was received by the department regarding allegations in the areas of behavior guidance. 4 staff were interviewed, and classroom observations were made. 3 staff records and the center's behavior guidance and discipline policy were reviewed. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegation of non-compliance with standards, and violations were issued. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at (571)-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/7/22, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. There were 20 children in direct care and supervision of 10 staff members. The children were observed engaged in circle time, learning about letters and colors, using learning worksheets and playing outdoors. There were no children on site with medications. 3 staff records, 3 children's records, emergency drills records and the injury report log was reviewed. 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. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/7/22, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. There were 20 children in direct care and supervision of 10 staff members. The children were observed engaged in circle time, learning about letters and colors, using learning worksheets and playing outdoors. There were no children on site with medications. 3 staff records, 3 children's records, emergency drills records and the injury report log was reviewed. 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. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.

An announced monitoring inspection was initiated on 8/10/22 and concluded on 9/19/22. The inspection was conducted in response to a self reported incident reported to the department on 7/26/22 by the center. The incident was related to a 4 year old child sustaining an injury on 7/22/22, due to a staff member using inappropriate disciplining techniques, and the incident not being reported to the parents. This inspection was conducted in conjunction with two other local agencies. 4 center staff were interviewed, 3 staff records, 1 child's record and the center's discipline policy was reviewed. Classroom observations were made during the visit. The evidence gathered during the investigation do not support the allegations of non-compliance with standards or law. Violations not directly related to the allegations have been cited, and are listed in the Violation Notice. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at (571)-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.

An announced monitoring inspection was initiated on 8/10/22 and concluded on 9/19/22. The inspection was conducted in response to a self reported incident reported to the department on 7/26/22 by the center. The incident was related to a 4 year old child sustaining an injury on 7/22/22, due to a staff member using inappropriate disciplining techniques, and the incident not being reported to the parents. This inspection was conducted in conjunction with two other local agencies. 4 center staff were interviewed, 3 staff records, 1 child's record and the center's discipline policy was reviewed. Classroom observations were made during the visit. The evidence gathered during the investigation do not support the allegations of non-compliance with standards or law. Violations not directly related to the allegations have been cited, and are listed in the Violation Notice. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at (571)-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. There were 40 children in direct care of 8 staff members supervising. The children were observed completing Mother's Day activities, coloring, playing in small centers with dinosaurs and home living toys. There were no children with diagnosed food allergies or medications on site. 3 staff records, 3 children's records, children's injury reports, the emergency preparedness plan, emergency drill records, and first aid kits were reviewed. The center is current on the new policies required by the standards. 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. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.