VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site
3700 Wheeler Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 836-0214

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

Inspection Date: May 7, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Technical Assistance:

The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A renewal inspection was initiated on 05/07/2020 and concluded on the same date. The facility representative was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were no children or staff present at the time. The inspector emailed the facility representative a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 2 children?s records and 4 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. 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 record review and interview, staff members did not obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of a current Tb screening. The Tb screening available for review was dated 01/31/2018. 2) The facility representative could not locate a current Tb screening in Staff 1's record.
Plan of Correction:	Due to COVID-19 the staff's doctor is giving appointments 2 months out. Staff will have it done in July.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-70-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, one of four files reviewed did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1) On the day of inspection, the record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked. 2) The facility representative could not find the reference check documentation in Staff #1's record.
Plan of Correction:	We are working on the reference check for the staff member and will include it in the staff's file once completed.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-240-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not document that staff had received required training by the end of their first day of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, he record for Staff #3 (start date 10/10/2019) did not contain documentation of having completed orientation training pertaining to their job responsibilities. 2) The facility representative could not locate the documentation in Staff #3's record.
Plan of Correction:	We cannot find the form. Will retrain the staff member and include the new checklist in their file.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that employees submit to fingerprinting prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #3 (start date 09/19/2019) did not contain documentation of the results of a criminal background check (fingerprints) . 2) The facility representative could not find the documentation in the record.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected. The center submitted the background check results to their LI on May 11, 2020.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-3
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that employees that had lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years have in their files the result of an out-of-state Central Registry search request within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #1 (start date 05/09/2016) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state Central Registry search request. Staff #1 had declared in their sworn statement having lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years before employment. 2) The facility representative could not find the documentation in Staff #1's record.
Plan of Correction:	We are investigating with the out-of-state office to check status on this background check.