VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Karter School of Gainesville
14130 Glenkirk Road
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 754-0946

Current Inspector: Sharon Allen (540) 272-2941

Inspection Date: April 8, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION 8VAC20-780 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 8VAC20-780 PHYSICAL PLANT 8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION 8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS 8VAC20-780 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES 8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS (8VAC20-770) 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm. There were 82 children in care being supervised by 13 staff. The children were observed eating lunch, preparing for nap, and resting. 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 six child records and five staff records were 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. If you have questions regarding this inspection you may contact Sharon Allen at 540-272-2941 or sharon.allen@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on review of five staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a sworn statement or affirmation form before the first day of employment. Evidence: The record for staff A (start date: 01/29/24) did not have documentation of a sworn statement form on file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of five staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a central registry check within the first thirty days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff A (start date: 01/29/24) did not have documentation of a central registry check on file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of five staff records it was determined that not all staff records contained documentation of a TB (tuberculosis) screening on file before the first day of employment. Evidence: The record for staff A (start date: 01/29/24) did not have documentation of a TB screening on file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on review of six children's records and review of the center's allergy list it was determined that not all children with a diagnosed food allergy had a written care plan on file. Evidence: Child A and Child B are documented on the center's allergy list as having a diagnosed food allergy. There is not an allergy care plan on file for child A and child B to indicate instructions and actions to take place if the children come in contact with the specific allergen.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-E
Description:	Based on review of the emergency drill log it was determined that shelter in place drill's were not practiced at least twice per year. Evidence: The most recent documentation that a shelter in place drill had taken place was on 05/16/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-F
Description:	Based on review of the center's emergency drill log it was determined that lockdown drills were not precited at least annually. Evidence: The most recent lockdown drill was documented to have taken place on 05/23/22.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.