VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Westgate Child Center
1613 Great Falls Street
Mclean, VA 22101
(703) 893-6372

Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032

Inspection Date: Nov. 15, 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

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/15/2023 from 9:00 am-11:08 am. There were 60 children supervised by 11 direct care staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, tabletop activities, and circle time. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. Please submit your plan of correction within 5 business days for it to be included on the website. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review and staff interview, 1 of 5 staff files indicated that the center failed to obtain an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: There was no documentation of an out-of-state central registry check for Staff #3 hired on 04/19/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Staff #3 has now been a resident of Virginia for over 5 years.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a 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. Evidence: The center did not obtain a written care plan for Child #1 with a diagnosed food allergy, that included instructions from a 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:	Child has a written plan provided by a physician 11.20.23
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain all the required information for 5 of 5 staff records. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 are missing the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. 2. There was no documentation of orientation for Staff #4.
Plan of Correction:	Orientation and documentation of emergency contact is corrected. 11.16.23
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-E
Description:	Based on observation, the sandbox was not covered when not in use. Evidence: 1. The playground's sandbox was not covered. 2. The playground's sandbox was not in use when the Inspector inspected the playground. 3. The director confirmed that the sandbox needs a cover.
Plan of Correction:	The sandbox is being covered by a temporary tarp while a permanent cover is being built. 11.16.23
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-L
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the facility did not ensure that all medication was kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Lightning classroom, a red medication bag that stored an epi-pen and other medication for Child #1 was hanging on a hook in the classroom. 2. The red medication bag was not kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Plan of Correction:	All medications inside backpacks are now secured with a key lock. 11.20.23