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: May 11, 2022

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

Staff were reminded that children?s files must have documentation of yearly updates of emergency contact information. Area manager was consulted about coordinating needed maintenance on playground to repair exposed screws, missing areas of fencing and peeling paint on playground equipment.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/11/2022 between the hours of approximately 9:30am and 10:30am. There were a total of 12 children with 2 staff members present. Children were observed playing in stations, engaged in group activities, and participating in staff lead instruction. 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 2 child records and 2 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please contact me if you have any questions at Mark.Davis@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-7103.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.058
Description:	Based on observation and interview with staff, the center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: On the date of inspection, the Licensing Inspector could not locate a carbon monoxide detector. 2) Upon interview, Staff #1 stated that they do not have a carbon monoxide detector at the center.
Plan of Correction:	Staff shall install a carbon monoxide detector at the center. Edited to add: Installed (06/24/2022)
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-250-A
Description:	Based on observation, interview with staff and documentation review, the center did not obtain approval by the authority having jurisdiction that the building meets building fire codes. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the Licensing Inspector could not locate smoke detectors (alarms) in the classrooms. 2) Upon interview, Staff #1 stated that they used to have smoke detectors but that, after the renovation, they do not see the smoke detectors anymore. 3) On the date of inspection, the most recent fire inspection report available for review was dated 3/15/2021. The center underwent construction work during the months of September 2021 and October 2021. A new fire inspection was due after the renovation work as it is required that the licensee obtains written approval of the fire department to confirm that the building meets building and fire codes before use of newly constructed, renovated, remodeled, or altered buildings or sections of buildings.
Plan of Correction:	A fire inspection shall be scheduled by the area manager and smoke detectors installed. Edited to add: Smoke detectors are installed. (06/24/2022)
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: Two bottles with antiseptic gel were observed within reach of children as follows: a small bottle on the top of the shelf next to the entrance door and one large dispenser bottle on top of a toy shelf on the second classroom. These shelves were of a low height easily accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Staff moved antiseptic gel to locked cabinet.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-C
Description:	Based on review of the emergency supplies, the first aid kit did not contain all required components. Evidence: First aid kit did not include triangular bandages.
Plan of Correction:	Staff shall purchase triangular bandages and put in first aid kit. Edited to add: Purchased (06/24/2022)
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-E
Description:	Based on the review of emergency supplies and interview with staff, it was determined that one working, battery-operated radio was not available in the center. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, a portable radio was available in the center, however, there were no batteries available. 2) Staff # 1 could not locate batteries for the radio.
Plan of Correction:	Staff shall purchase batteries and store with radio. Edited to add: Purchased (06/24/2022)
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-C
Description:	Based on observation and interview with staff, an emergency evacuation map was not posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children. Evidence: No emergency evacuation map was located at the center. Staff #1 stated that they did not have emergency evacuation maps available at the center.
Plan of Correction:	Staff shall create and post emergency evacuation map at center.