The Gardner School of Herndon
2655 West Ox Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 657-6939
Current Inspector: Nancy Radcliffe (703) 268-3728
Inspection Date: Feb. 12, 2020
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)
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was provided regarding training.
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from :9:15am-2:00pm. There were 107 children (infants-5yrs.) supervised by 16 direct care staff. The physical plant,programming, 6 staff records, 5 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,and music class. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. 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, contact nancy.radcliffe@dss.virginia.gov or call 703-268-3728.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-160-C Description: Based on review of six staff records, one does not have documentation of an updated tuberculosis (TB) screening.
Evidence:
Staff #1, has documentation of an expired TB screening (1/29/20).Plan of Correction: Staff will get the updated TB screening. We will review all records monthly.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-60-A Description: Based on review of five children's records, one is incomplete.
Evidence:
Child #1 does not have documentation of addresses for emergency contacts.Plan of Correction: I will get the information, and review all records.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-290-3 Description: Based on observation, not all electrical outlets are covered with protective covers.
Evidence:
Power strips in the 3 and 4 year old classrooms have 6 outlets not covered and are accessible to children.Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection, staff will check every morning for compliance.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-320-B Description: Based on observation, not all restrooms are equipped with toilet paper.
Evidence:
There is no toilet paper available for the children in the 3 year old classroom.Plan of Correction: Toilet paper was replaced during the inspection. Staff will ensure compliance every morning.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-370-5 Description: Based on observation and interview with staff, 30 minutes of tummy time is not being recorded daily.
Evidence:
Staff sends pictures of child during the tummy time without the amount of time documented.Plan of Correction: Staff will begin recording the time.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-570-E Description: Based on observation, bottles located in the refrigerator are not labeled according to standards.
Evidence:
A bottle located in the infant room refrigerator was labeled with child's name, but no date.Plan of Correction: Staff put the date on the bottle and will ensure compliance when accepting bottles from parents.
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.
