VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Child and Family Network Centers - Chirilagua Site
3918 A Bruce Street #101
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 559-7856

Current Inspector: Maria Robles-Lopez (703) 397-3827

Inspection Date: Nov. 5, 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. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from approximately 9:00 am through 12:45 pm. At the time of entrance, 11 children were in care with 2 staff members present. Ratios were in compliance. Children were observed during choice activities, breakfast, hand washing procedures, engaged in group activities and outdoor play time. The site was clean, organized and contained a varied supply of developmentally appropriate materials. Staff was observed interacting with the children by talking, singing, redirecting behavior, singing during transitions, engaged in conversation and giving praise when helping and participating. A selection of staff and children records, the physical space, emergency supplies, evacuation drills, attendance records and required posted documents were reviewed. There was no medication at site today. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles-lopez@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-160-C
Description:	Based on document review and interview, staff did not submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening at least every two years. Evidence: 1) The Tb screening result in record for Staff #1 is dated 09/12/2017. 2) Staff #1 stated that she did not notice it was expired.
Plan of Correction:	I will schedule an appointment to have the screening done.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-40-H
Description:	Based on document review, public liability insurance was not maintained. Evidence: 1) The Liability insurance policy available on site had an expiration date of 10/31/2019.
Plan of Correction:	We will contact home office for the information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-90--A
Description:	Based on record review, required written agreements between the parent and the center were not in each child's record. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 did not have a parent's signature for the authorization of emergency medical care. 2) 0 out of 3 records reviewed did not contain a statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the center. 3) 0 out of 3 records reviewed did not contain a statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease.
Plan of Correction:	We will contact home office for the information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1) In one of the two bathrooms in the child care area, two containers with paint were observed in the floor in one corner. 2) The bathroom door was open.
Plan of Correction:	We will move it to the cleaning supplies closet and keep it locked.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-540-E
Description:	Based on observation and interview, a working, battery-operated radio was not available. Evidence: 1) A working radio was available in the center but did not have batteries in it. 2) Staff in the center had just discarded damaged batteries. There were no more batteries available at site.
Plan of Correction:	We will buy new batteries.