VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Children's School Inc.
4770 Langston Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 462-5180

Current Inspector: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691

Inspection Date: Feb. 15, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION. 8VAC20-780 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS. 8VAC20-780 Special care provisions and emergencies. 8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)

Technical Assistance:

On October 13, 2021, the VDOE shared newly effective Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers. There was a 90-day implementation period for the new requirements, which ended on January 12, 2022. The updated Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers can be found on https://www.doe.virginia.gov/cc/index.html. Once there, click on "Providers," then "Licensed Child Day Center," and finally "Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers? for a PDF version.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review and interview. A monitoring inspection was initiated on 2/15/2022 and concluded on 2/15/2022. The director was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 99 children present, with 24 staff supervising. 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 5 child records and 5 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. The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Maria Soto at 571-835-5058 or maria.soto@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on record review, a staff member did not obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least two years from the date of the last screening or testing. Evidence: Staff #2's record contains a TB screening/test that was last updated on 9/28/2019.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-K
Description:	Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: There was no documentation at the center to verify that the center has written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.
Plan of Correction:	We will add this information and written procedures to the staff orientation plan.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on record review, one child's record does not contain required documentation. Evidence: Child #1's record does not contain documentation of an allergy care plan for a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions forma physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-F
Description:	Based on documentation review and interview, the center did not develop and implement a written policy and procedures that describe how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: There was no documentation at the center to verify that they have a written policy and procedures that describe how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members.
Plan of Correction:	We will add this information to our policies and procedures.