VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Little Rising Stars Daycare Center
3800 Powell Lane, CU#4
Falls church, VA 22041
(703) 931-1500

Current Inspector: Whitney Mcgrath (571) 835-4717

Inspection Date: March 1, 2021

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. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Technical Assistance:

There were one of more background checks found to be missing during today's inspection. The licensee must provider the Licensing Inspector with evidence that the missing background checks have been initiated within 10 business days of the inspection. The renewal application will not be processed or approved until completed background checks have been reviewed by the Licensing Inspector. Licensing Inspector has encouraged the licensee to attend the Phase II training being offered by the Fairfax licensing office again.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A renewal inspection was initiated on 2/24/2021 and concluded on 3/1/2021. The Director was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 18 children present with 5 staff. The inspector emailed the Director a list of items required to complete the inspection. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 4 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or laws and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The licensing inspector has reviewed with the Provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-40-H
Description:	Based on interview, evidence of insurance was not available upon request. Evidence: When requested, the program owner did not have evidence of insurance.
Plan of Correction:	Request copy of insurance policy and submit to LI.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-250-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not obtain documentation that a newly constructed section of the building was approval by the authority having jurisdiction that each building meets building and fire codes prior to being used. Evidence: During a virtual inspection of the program, a new classroom was observed within the program. The program owner confirmed that the classroom was built approximately two months ago to accommodate older children. There were five children and one staff observed using the classroom. The program owner confirmed that the classroom has not been approved by a building official.
Plan of Correction:	Request building inspection and submit all necessary documentation to the building permit department within 3 days and go through the inspection process and keep inspector informed throughout process. *Request for building inspection was submitted 3/2/2021 *Architect was hired 3/3/2021 for official stamped drawings
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-260-A
Description:	Based on interview, the program has not had an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: When the annual fire inspection report was requested, the program owner stated that there has not been a fire inspection since the program opened in 2018.
Plan of Correction:	Request copy of building inspection from Office manager for the condominium & schedule a specific inspection for the center. *Obtain building inspection documentation on 3/3/2021 *Center inspection set for 3/4/2021
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-380-A-2
Description:	Based on interview, the center did not have a designated rest period for at least one hour but no more than two hours for children aged 3-5 years. Evidence: When asked about the napping arrangements for the preschool aged group of children, the program owner stated that the children were given "about 20 minutes to rest" but that the children didn't want to sleep, so the teacher uses rest time to work one-on-one with the children.
Plan of Correction:	Allow more rest time for children in the 3.5-5yr old age group class.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-1-A
Description:	Based on interview, a new person designated as an agent has not submitted a sworn disclosure statement or a central registry background check. Evidence: 1. Board officer #1 has not completed a sworn disclosure statement. 2. Board officer #1 has not completed a central registry background check.
Plan of Correction:	Have officer complete all background information in her state of residency as well as national fingerprinting. *Fingerprint appt. 3/4/2021 *Awaiting on results from NC background, app submitted 3/3/2021.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1721.1-B-2
Description:	Based on interview, a new person designated as an agent has not submitted fingerprint results for a criminal history background check. Evidence: Board officer #1 has not submitted fingerprint results.
Plan of Correction:	Have officer complete all background information in her state of residency as well as national fingerprinting. *Fingerprint appt. 3/4/2021 *Awaiting on results from NC background, app submitted 3/3/2021.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1721.1-B-4
Description:	Based on interview, a new person designated as an agent who resides outside of the state of Virginia has not submitted an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search request. Evidence: The program owner confirmed that Board officer #1 resides in North Carolina. An out-of-state child abuse and neglect search request has not been obtained for Board officer #1.
Plan of Correction:	Have officer complete all background information in her state of residency as well as national fingerprinting. *Fingerprint appt. 3/4/2021 *Awaiting on results from NC background, app submitted 3/3/2021.