VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Vine Preschool II at Wesley
8412 Richmond Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-1810

Current Inspector: Sheila F Nelson (804) 629-7489

Inspection Date: Nov. 12, 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. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Technical Assistance:

Reviewed all requirements for complete background checks for all staff.

Comments:

An unannounced full renewal inspection was conducted today. There were 41 children in care, with a total of 8 staff members assigned to their direct supervision. Children's records, staff records, background checks, the physical plant, emergency preparedness items, classroom programming and interactions, children's nutrition, and staff training items were inspected today. It was reported to the Inspector that no children's medications were on site today. The children were observed discussing fire safety, creating art projects, practicing handwriting skills, engaging in free play, eating lunch, and preparing for their afternoon nap. The children were served fish sticks, corn, salad, wheat bread, and mixed fresh fruit for lunch today. This inspection was completed between approximately 10:10am and 1:00pm. Thank you for meeting with me today. If you have any questions regarding this inspection please email me at sandra.dimperio@dss.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on a review of children's records, it was determined that three records do not contain all required information. Evidence: 1 - Child record A does not include: the address for each emergency contact person; "authorized pick ups" information. 2 - Child record B does not include a second emergency contact other than the child's parent. 3 - Child record D does not include: the employment contact information for each parent; the address for each emergency contact person.
Plan of Correction:	Each parent will be asked for the missing information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on observations, it was determined that two areas of the center have not been maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1 - In the Farm classroom, the Inspector observed a corner section of the heating floorboard is exposed. The floorboard is a section of metal that spans the distance of one classroom wall. In the corner, a section approximately 12" long is damaged. The covering of this section has broken away from the wall, leaving rusted pipes exposed. The covering was temporarily repaired with tape, but that tape has also broken away from the wall. Behind the broken covering, there are rusted pipes that are now exposed to the children. 2 - In the Farm bathroom, the metal heater floorboard next to the children's toilet is rusted in several areas.
Plan of Correction:	I will report these to maintenance for immediate repair.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-B
Description:	Based on observations, it was determined that various potentially hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the following classrooms, the cabinets containing spray bottles of bleach/water sanitizing solution were not locked: Under The Sea; Campers; Farm.
Plan of Correction:	All of these storage closets will be locked and kept locked. I will ask maintenance to install a lock on the cabinet door in the Farm classroom.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-G
Description:	Based on observations, it was determined that one substitute container of a potentially hazardous substance was not labeled to clearly indicate the contents. Evidence: In the Zoo classroom, the clear spray bottle of bleach/water solution was not labeled to indicate the contents.
Plan of Correction:	It will be labeled during nap time today.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-550-M
Description:	Based on a review of written records of children's serious and minor injuries, it was determined that five do not include all required information. Evidence: Five injury reports, completed between 8/1/19-11/1/19 do not include full documentation showing the date/time/how parents were notified of their child's injury.
Plan of Correction:	The reports will be more closely reviewed for completion before they are filed away.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on a review of staff background checks, it was determined that two staff have not submitted to a fingerprinting background search as required. Evidence: There is no documentation showing the completion of a fingerprint background search for staff B and staff C. Staff B began employment on 8/28/17; staff C began employment on 8/21/17.
Plan of Correction:	Both will get their fingerprint searches done immediately. I will show documentation of each fingerprint search appointment to the Inspector within 10 days as required.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-3
Description:	Based on a review of staff background checks, it was determined that one required out of state central registry search has not been completed. Evidence: Staff A began employment on 5/23/19. The documentation in her file indicates that she has resided outside of the state of VA within the past 5 years. Center staff did not complete an out of state central registry search request for this employee.
Plan of Correction:	I will submit the search request today and send the documentation to my Inspector within 10 days as required.