VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Saint Rita School
3801 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 548-1888

Current Inspector: Karen Dickens (571) 423-6978

Inspection Date: Oct. 6, 2023

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. ? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. ? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. ? 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. ? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) ? 20 Access to minor?s records ? 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide ? 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect ? 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on October 6, 2023 from 11:00am-1:00pm. At the time of entrance, 13 children were in care with three staff members present. The inspector reviewed 5 children's records and 5 staff records. Children were observed having lunch, handwashing, and outdoor play. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice. Please complete the "plan of correction" and "date to be corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to the department within 5 business days from receipt. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Please do not use staff names; list by positions only. Any plans of correction not received within 5 business days will result in the plans not appearing on the Violation Notice and public website. The facility is reminded that a complete renewal application must be submitted prior to expiration of the license on October 15, 2023. Renewal applications should be submitted through the online portal available on the public website at childcareva.com. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact Karen Dickens at Karen.dickens@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289-036-B-4
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the child day center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of a child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Applicant #1's record has a Sworn Disclosure Statement that states that they have lived in Washington DC in the last five years. Applicant's #1's record did not contain results of a criminal history record check or results of a child abuse and neglect registry check. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that a criminal history record information check was not completed for Applicant #1.
Plan of Correction:	The applicant has made an appointment to obtain a criminal background check. A child abuse and neglect registry search will also be conducted.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the child day center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check for an individual that resided in another state the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's record(Date of hire-09/06/2023) has documentation of a Sworn Disclosure Statement that states that they have lived in the state of Texas in the preceding five years. Staff #2's record did not contain documentation of results of a criminal history record information check. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that a criminal history record information check for the state of Texas was not conducted.
Plan of Correction:	A criminal background check will be conducted for the staff member. Moving forward, all out of state background checks will be conducted before the first day of employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-A
Description:	Based on documentation review and interview, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1. The child day center did not have documentation of an annual fire inspection. Documentation of the last annual fire inspection was dated 07/14/2021. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that that an annual fire inspection had not been conducted to date by the appropriate fire official.
Plan of Correction:	The center emailed the office of the fire marshal to request an annual fire inspection, but has not received a response. The center will go to the fire marshal office to request an inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. A panel of the wooden fence located on the playground was leaning and had detached from the other panels of the fence. Three one inch screws and two two inch nails were exposed that could entangle clothing or snag skin. The detached panel from the fence created a 12 inch gap in the fence; therefore, creating a head entrapment hazard.
Plan of Correction:	The panel of the fence was fixed and the screws and nails were removed by the facility manager. The entire fence will eventually be replaced by a new one.