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Karter School of Cascades
21290 Springlake Court
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 430-8657

Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032

Inspection Date: July 22, 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.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Technical Assistance:
Discussed status of fire alarm system, and the center is required to provide documentation regarding the manufacturer's guidelines for the appropriate ages allowed to use a piece of playground equipment on the large playground.

Comments:
An unannounced mandated Renewal inspection was conducted today from 9:30 am to 2:00pm. There were 106 children present with 22 staff during this inspection. Children were observed singing in music, getting ready for water play, playing on the blow-up slide on the splash park, having tummy time, napping and being fed a bottle, playing computer games, and discussing a baking recipe's ingredients. Reviewed 9 children's files, 10 staff files, medication and authorizations, attendance, menus, emergency evacuation drills and plan, and physical plant. Violations of the Standards are recorded on the Violation Notice. Should you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Licensing Inspector, Georganne Buccine (georganne.buccine@dss.virginia.gov)

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-160-A
Description: Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Staff#1 (start date 6/17/19) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within 21 days of employment.

Plan of Correction: Staff#1 provided documentation that a negative TB screening that was read on 2/7/19

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A
Description: Based on record review, staff records were incomplete. Evidence: 1. Staff#1 and Staff#8 were missing documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment . 2. Staff#6, Staff#7, and Staff#9 were missing one reference as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.

Plan of Correction: References have been obtained for Staff#1, Staff#8, Staff#6, Staff#7 and Staff#9

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-210-A
Description: Based on staff record review, staff being utilized as Program leaders did not have documentation of qualifications available for review. Evidence: Staff#1, Staff#6, Staff#7, Staff#9, and Staff#10, who were being utilized in classrooms as Program Leaders, did not have documentation of Program Leader qualifications.

Plan of Correction: After obtaining documentation, Staff#1 has 19 college credits in ECE working towards a degree. Her Co-teacher is program lead qualified with a CDA; Staff#6 is not Program Lead qualified- Documentation did not support the qualifications. Staff#7 provided documnetation and has a BA degree, six months experience in the filed at a licensed school with 12 hours of related training. Staff#9 is not Program Lead qualified. Her co-teacher (Staff#10) is and has provided her documentation.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-240-A
Description: Based on staff record review, staff did not receive orientation training by the end of their first day of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff#5 (start date 6/29/19) did not have documentation of orientation by the end of their first day. 2. Staff#1 (start date 6/17/19), Staff#3 (start date 2/19/19), Staff#4 (start date 6/24/19), Staff#8 (start date 2/18/19), Staff#9 (start date 5/2/19) and Staff#10 (start date 5/28/19) did not have documentation of Orientation and recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect training by the end of their first day. 3. Staff#6 (start date 6/29/19), and Staff#7 (start date 7/1/19) did not have documentation of Orientation, recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect and Playground Safety training by the end of their first day.

Plan of Correction: We have implemented documentation to align with state standards for our orientation process.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A
Description: Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not being maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Observed stained ceiling tiles in Vienna classroom indicating a ceiling water leak. 2. Observed peeling sheet-rock on the wall in the cubbie room of Venice.

Plan of Correction: Ceiling tiles have been replaced with new ones and the wall was fixed

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-350-A
Description: Based on observation, staff could not be counted in the required staff-to-children ratios because they were not directly supervising children. Evidence: Staff#1 was observed inside in a hallway bathroom assisting a child. Staff#2 was observed outside on the splash park alone with 17 children (age 3yrs). Ratio for 3 year olds is 1:10.

Plan of Correction: All staff received training on VA 40-185-340 Staffing and Supervision.

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Description: Based on record review and staff interviews, the center did not have staff central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff#1 (start date 6/17/19) did not have documentation of a central registry finding within 30 days. Administration stated the information had not been submitted yet.

Plan of Correction: Staff#1 Central Registry was submitted on 7/22/19

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description: Based on staff record review and observation, staff did not have documentation of a criminal history result prior to their first day of employment. Evidence: Staff#6 (start date 6/29/19) was observed in the School age Camp room during this inspection. There were no criminal history results in the staff file.

Plan of Correction: Staff#6 fingerprints were received on 7/22/19

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-3
Description: Based on record review and interview, the child care center did not obtain the results of a central registry by any other state the individual has resided in the preceding 5 years within 30 days. Evidence: Staff#9 (start date 5/2/19) did not have documentation of a Delaware Central Registry. Administrative staff stated they did not submit the request yet.

Plan of Correction: Staff#9 Central Registry was sent to State of DE on 7/24/19

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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