VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

North Cross School
4254 Colonial Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641

Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267

Inspection Date: Oct. 17, 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. 8VAC20-780 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES 8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES. 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE 63.2 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted onsite on 10/18/2022 and concluded with a virtual record review inspection on 10/21/2022. There were 55 children, ages 3 years-11 years, 6 staff providing direct care and supervision and various support staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed in the following activities: having an afternoon snack, during homework time, going outside to play and in free choice activities. A total of 6 children?s records, 6 staff records and 5 medications were reviewed during the inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that every employee at a child day center shall undergo a background check in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to employment and every five years thereafter. Evidence: 1. The most recent search of the central registry in the record of Staff 1 was dated 07/28/2017; there was not a repeat background search of the central registry obtained in 2022. 2. The most recent sworn statement in the record of Staff 1 was dated 07/10/2017; there was not a repeat sworn statement obtained in 2022.
Plan of Correction:	The request was sent but not received. Will send a new request.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that at least every two years from the date of the initial screening staff members shall submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening available for review in the record for Staff 4 was dated 09/06/2020; there was not a follow-up tuberculosis screening from 2022 available for review during the inspection. 2. The most recent tuberculosis screening available for review in the record for Staff 5 was dated 10/09/2020; there was not a follow-up tuberculosis screening from 2022 available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Will have the staff obtain new screenings.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description:	Based on observation and record review, the center failed to ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Evidence: There were 8 uncovered electrical outlets in the area used by the children. Record review determined the youngest child in the area was 3 years old.
Plan of Correction:	Will cover the outlets daily.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-J
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that tables are sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Evidence: The tables were not properly sanitized following the afternoon snack. The sanitizing solution was sprayed and immediately wiped off. The sanitizing solution was not allowed to air dry for the required 2 minutes before being wiped off.
Plan of Correction:	Will sanitize the tables properly.