VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Potomac Crescent Waldorf School
424 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 486-1309

Current Inspector: Stephanie Salvatori (571) 389-0980

Inspection Date: Oct. 21, 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 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:30am-12:00pm. There were 38 children (3-6yrs.) supervised by 6 direct care staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed playing with blocks, cleaning, playing outdoors, and engaging freely. There was a sufficient amount of books, toys, and materials, which were found to be developmentally appropriate for the children in care at the time of inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Anansa Archer-Hicks at (703) 268-3295, or anansa.archer-hicks@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-70-A
Description:	Based on record review, 3 of 4 staff records did not contain documentation of all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff A's (date of hire: 7/1/2019) record did not contain documentation of emergency contact information and proof of education. 2. Staff C's (date of hire: 7/1/2019) record did not contain documentation of proof of education. 3. Staff D's (date of hire: 7/1/2019) record did not contain documentation of an employment application or resume, and proof of education.
Plan of Correction:	I will obtain all missing information by October 30, 2019.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-B
Description:	Based on classroom observation, 2 of 3 classrooms did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Bluebirds classroom (children ages 3 years old), there was a container of disinfecting wipes and two other chemical containers in the children's restroom. 2. In the Oak Tree classroom (children ages 4-6 years old), there was a container of multipurpose cleaner and disinfecting wipes in the bottom of an unlocked teacher cabinet.
Plan of Correction:	Chemical items will be labeled and locked away.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-510-F
Description:	Based on a review of children's medications, 1 of 3 medications was not in the original container with the direction label attached. Evidence: Child #5's (5 years old) Children Allergy Relief was not in the original box.
Plan of Correction:	When it expires, we will get a new one with the box.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-550-M
Description:	Based on record review, 3 of 7 injury reports did not include documentation of all required information. Evidence: Three injury reports did not include documentation of the time of parent notification.
Plan of Correction:	I will remind teachers to fill forms out completely.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review, 1 of 4 staff records did not contain documentation of a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff D's (date of hire: 7/1/2019) record did not contain documentation of a central registry request or findings.
Plan of Correction:	I will mail it out on October 24, 2019.