Play Academy Arlington LLC

• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, a 1 year old was engagad in screen time. This was corrected at inspection once the child was picked up from care. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the operation grouped a 1 year old child with the oldest child being 6 and total kids being 14. This was corrected at inspection after children were picked up. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Janitorial duties
  Inspector's note: Upon arrival caregivers were sweeping and moppin in 2 classrooms with children present. This was corrected at inspection by having them stop. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the infant room was out of ratio with 5 to 1 caregiver, and the 2's room was out of ratio with 13 to 1. This was corrected at inspection by transitioning children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: CPSC form was not updated annually with a date of 2/5/2025. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  Inspector's note: 18-23 month classroom were observed eating gold fish on the table surface. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, 2's caregiver did not have an active background check and had direct access to the children. The caregiver left the operation. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was found that the caregivers utilized the highchair not only for feeding purposes, but also as a method to manage the child's behavior. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-27.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring inspection, the fire inspection expired on 12/3/2024. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-13.

• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the television was on in the classroom. There were four children present, and two of the children were 9 months and 10 months old. The two other children were 2 years old. The caregiver turned the television off upon request from the inspector. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-25.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: During the follow up visit, there were two caregivers with pending background checks. The caregivers were not able to leave the operation due to being out of ratio. The caregivers were located in the infant and toddler classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-11-14.

• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
  Inspector's note: During the initial visit, the infant classroom had one infant, age 20 mos., watching screen time on an iPad in the classroom. The caregiver removed the device upon request from the inspector. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-07.

• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, there was one infant who did not have an up-to-date feeding form available for review. The last form completed was in June. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-15.
• Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the CPR was completed online. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-26.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: During the follow-up visit, there were two children without up-to-date shot records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-22.

• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: During the visit, two caregivers did not have CPR/first aid certificates. One caregiver certificate for CPR/first aid has expired. The second caregiver did not have the CPR/first aid certificate available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-31.
• Non-critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
  Inspector's note: During the visit, the infant classroom had three cribs not labeled with the infants's names. On one crib, the infant's name on the outside was incorrect. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-03.

• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not provide the feedings to a young child at the schedule time request in between feedings from the written feeding form signed by the parent. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-14.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have the monthly daily ground checklist available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-27.
• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the infant classroom had six children in the classroom with one caregiver. The specific age is 10 months. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-23.
• Non-critical Documentation of Drills
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for fire, lockdown, or sheltering drills. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-27.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the grass is overgrown on the playground, and weeds are growing inside of the playground structure under the tire mulch. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-27.
• Non-critical Activities for Toddlers - Provide Social and Emotional Development
  Inspector's note: During the monitor visit, the toddler classroom has shelves but limited toys. The classroom does not have toys available for social-emotional, fine motor, or art activities or manipulatives, and the bookshelf is turned toward the wall. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-27.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the operation had four cleaning supply bottles that were not labeled in the pre-K classroom, infant classroom, and toddler classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-23.
• Critical Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the operation was not able to provide any documentation for carbon monoxide detection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-27.
• Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, there was an infant in the high chair that the caregiver was feeding. The safety straps were not on the infant in the highchair. Upon request, the caregiver added the straps to the infants. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-20.
• Critical Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, there was an infant in the restrictive device for twenty-five minutes. The caregiver removed the infant upon the director's request. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-20.

• Non-critical Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  Inspector's note: During the visit, the follow up visit there were two children who did not have the health care statement signed by the parent. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-05.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Inspector's note: During the follow up visit, the director was not able to present any trainings, affidavits, first aid, or personal records. I was not able to review caregivers' CPR/first aid documents, child care center personal information records, or affidavits. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-12.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-05.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Inspector's note: During the follow up visit, there was one child who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-05.

• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, there were five children who did not have the emergency care authorization section completed on the application form. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-27.
• Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the infant classroom did not have toys available for infants to explore at eye level or during floor time. The director said they will get toys from the closet as needed for infants. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-27.
• Non-critical Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare information section completed on the application. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-27.
• Non-critical Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, there were four children who did not have the healthcare statement signed by the parent. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-27.
• Critical Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the toddler classroom shelves for toys were empty. The caregivers grabbed toys from a closet for the children to play with in the classroom at the table. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-27.
• Critical Required Immunizations
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, there were one child who did not have immunization records available for review. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-27.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the staff attendance records were not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-27.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the director was not able to present any trainings, affidavits, CPR/first aid, or personal records. I was not able to review caregivers' CPR/first aid documents, child care center personal information records, or affidavits. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-27.

• Critical Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  Inspector's note: The television in the school age is classroom is currently sitting on a table. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-21.
• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have the name and address of the place the operation will relocate in case of an emergency in the emergency preparedness plan. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-21.
• Critical Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have a gas inspection available for review during the monitoring visit. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-21.