St. Thomas More Cathedral Preschool and Extended Day
105 North Thomas Street
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6781
Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718
Inspection Date: Sept. 13, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was offered regarding background checks, staff records and the renewal process.
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted from 11:00 am to 1:10 pm. There were 33 children with 4 staff present. The children were observed curing circle time activities, coloring theme based pictures, washing hands before lunch and after using the restroom. Today the children had Chik Fil A Friday. 3 medications, 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Emergency drill records and the first aid kit were current. Areas of non compliance are listed in the violation notice. For any questions related to this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@dss.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A Description: Based on record review, the center did not maintain a complete record for an employee.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 stated that her first day of employment was 8/1/19.
2. 2 reference checks were not obtained for Staff # 1 before her first day of employment.
3. Staff # 1's record was also missing her employment application.Plan of Correction: See attachment # 4- application for employment to OCS dated June 3, 2014 with professional references.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-510-C Description: Based on records review, the center did not obtain written authorization from a physician for long term medication for children in care.
Evidence:
1. Child # 1 had three emergency medications on site.
2. Written authorization from the physician was not obtained for 2 of 3 medications.Plan of Correction: We will ask the parents to bring in the authorization.
Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-B Description: Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not obtain a sworn disclosure statement (SDS) for an employee before the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 stated that her first day of employment was 8/1/19.
2. A complete SDS was not obtained for Staff # 1 and maintained in her record.Plan of Correction: See attachment # 1
Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-C-2 Description: Based on staff interview and record review, the center did not obtain results of central registry findings for an employee within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 stated that her first day of employment was 8/1/19.
2. Staff # 1 stated that a request for central registry findings has not been sent for her.Plan of Correction: See attachment # 2
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2 Description: Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not obtain fingerprint results for an employee before the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 stated that her first day of employment was 8/1/19.
2. Fingerprint results have not been obtained for Staff # 1.Plan of Correction: See attachment # 3
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.
