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The Gardner School of Herndon
2655 West Ox Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 657-6939

Current Inspector: Nancy Radcliffe (703) 268-3728

Inspection Date: Aug. 7, 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.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
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.

Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 9:30am-12:00pm. There were 90 children supervised by 16 direct care staff. The physical plant, programming, 10 staff records, 14 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, circle time, music time and playing outside. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an abundance of books, toys, and materials, which were found to be developmentally appropriate for the children in care at the time of inspection. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact nancy.radcliffe@dss.virginia.gov or call 703-268-3728.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-140-A
Description: Based on review of 14 children's records, 2 do not have documentation of a physical. Evidence: Children #1 & 2 do not have a current physical in their record, children first day of care was 5/2/19 and 10/17/16 respectively.

Plan of Correction: We have already contacted the parents and they will send over the physical today.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-500-A
Description: Based on observation, children's hands were not washed with soap and running water after using the rest room. Evidence: Child was observed not washing their hands after using the rest room.

Plan of Correction: I will speak with the staff regarding proper hand washing procedures.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-500-B
Description: Based on conversation with staff, the diapering surface is not being cleaned and sanitized according to the standards. Evidence: The diapering surface in the Infant C classroom is being sprayed with bleach and water and wiped clean. The proper procedure is to clean with a a solution of soap & water, wipe dry with a disposable paper towel, then sanitize with a solution of bleach & water and allow to air dry.

Plan of Correction: I will review with staff again the proper procedure.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-520-A
Description: Based on observation, not all over the counter skin products were not labeled with child's name. Evidence: A diaper cream in the Discovery B classroom, was not labeled with a child's name.

Plan of Correction: Corrected during the inspection, and we will make sure all diaper creams are labeled with a child's name.

Disclaimer:

A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.

The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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