VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Saint Rita Catholic School
3825 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 548-1888

Current Inspector: Karen Dickens (571) 423-6978

Inspection Date: Sept. 10, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance was offered regarding background checks and medications, and staff belongings.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 10:30am to 1:00pm. There 38 children with 7 staff members. The children were observed in circle time, music and outdoor activities. The children were also observed eating a morning snack. 5 children's and 5 staff records were reviewed. There were medications on site which were also reviewed. Areas of non compliance are listed in the violation notice. For any questions regarding this inspection please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@dss.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-350-E-4
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not maintain a 1 staff to 10 children ration in the 3 years year classroom. Evidence: 1. At 10:40am there were 21 3-4 year old children with 2 staff members, in the Shepherd's classroom. 2. The third staff member arrived in the room at 10:44am. 3. The classroom was over ratio for 4 minutes.
Plan of Correction:	Additional staff will be placed to maintain ratio.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-510-C
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain written authorization for long term prescription medication. Evidence: 1. In the Angel's classroom, there were two long term medications for two children. 2. Child # 1 had an emergency medication. A written authorization from the physician was not obtained by the center for this medication. 3. Child # 2 had fever medication. The written authorization did not meet the requirements listed by the standards, and did not list the duration for the medication.
Plan of Correction:	I will ask the parents to get the forms completed.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-60-B
Description:	Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not obtain a sworn disclosure statement (SDS) for each employee by the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 and Staff # 3's first day of employment was 8/19/19. 2. A complete SDS was not obtained and maintained on file for both staff members. 3. Staff # 4's first day of employment was August 2015. A complete SDS was not obtained for Staff # 4 and was not available for review. Staff # 3 stated that Staff # 4's SDS may be in her record at the sister site.
Plan of Correction:	Both staff will complete the form and it will be added to their records.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not obtain fingerprint results for employees before the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 8/19/19. Staff # 2 stated that Staff # 1 went to get fingerprinted on 8/5/19, and the results have not come in yet. 2. Staff # 3's first day of employment was 8/19/19. Staff # 2 stated that Staff # 3 went to get fingerprinted on 7/31/19. The results have not been obtained.
Plan of Correction:	We will conduct a follow up and provide an update to the inspector.