VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Happy Hearts Children's Center
2730 Centreville Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-3880

Current Inspector: Kelly Patterson-Savittiere (703) 479-4746

Inspection Date: July 2, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Technical Assistance:

On the importance of training hours.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted from 10:00am until 3:00pm. There were 74 children present with 14 teachers providing direct care. The entire physical plant was inspected. Children's/staff records, injury reports, emergency plans, emergency supplies and fire drill and evacuation plans were reviewed. The children were observed singing with teachers, working on puzzles, playing on the playground and preparing for lunch. Lunch consisted of Macaroni and Cheese, Sweet Peas, Watermelon and Milk. The children were also observed hand washing and preparing for nap. There were no medications on site today. Areas of non compliance were cited on the Violation Notice. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at Tanya.Johnson1@dss.virginia.gov or call me at 571.423.6392.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to maintain an up-to-date record for each child enrolled. Evidence: 1) Child #1's file is missing the father and the mother's work phone numbers, an address for the second emergency contact and does not provide proof of a physical within thirty (30) days of attendance. 2) Child #2's file does not have proof of immunizations on the first day of attendance or proof of a physical within thirity (30) days of attendance. 3) Child #3's file does not provide proof of immunization on the first day of attendance nor does it provide proof of a physical within thirty (30) days of attendance. 4) Child #4's file does not have proof of a physical within thirty (30) days of attendance. 5) Child #5's file does not have proof of a physical within thirty (30) days of attendance.
Plan of Correction:	We will contact parents and request the paperwork and we will require immunizations prior to enrollment.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-240-C
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff who work directly with children shall attend 16 hours of staff development activities that shall be related to child safety and development and the function of the center. Evidence: At the time of inspection: 1) Staff #1 - hire date 06-06-2008 did not have 16 training hours. 2) Staff #3 - hire date 09-05-14 did not have 16 training hours. 3) Staff #4 - hire date 08-02-12 did not have 16 training hours. 4) Staff #6 - hire date 01-27-15 did not have 16 training hours.
Plan of Correction:	I will remind them of the importance of getting their hours done in a timely fashion.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the areas of the center will be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to splintered cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood, chipped or peeling paint, visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment, head entrapment hazards and protruding nails bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: 1) Paint chipping on walls in Toddler Classroom, Two's Classroom, Three's Classroom and Pre-K Classroom. 2) Cracked wood on window sill near handle in the Pre-K Classroom,
Plan of Correction:	We will complete repairs and painting by July 30, 2019.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-330-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that there was enough resilient surfacing material under and around pay equipment. Evidence: There was only 1/2 inch to 1 inch of compacted surfacing material on the playground.
Plan of Correction:	Mulch will be added to the playground on July 4, 2019.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-340-D
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Evidence: There was no lead qualified teacher in the two-year-old classroom. Staff#3 is not lead qualified.
Plan of Correction:	We will get correct paperwork/credentials to verify that Staff #3 is lead qualified.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-440-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all cots and rest mats will be identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: 1) Cot's in Pre-K classroom need to be labeled. 2) Resting mats in Two's classroom need to be labeled.
Plan of Correction:	We will label the cots and mats by Friday.