VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Metaphor International School
7000 Arlington Blvd
Falls church, VA 22042
(202) 492-2282

Current Inspector: Eureka Nance (703) 638-5968

Inspection Date: Sept. 15, 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. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Technical Assistance:

Discussion on children and staff records OBI contact number OBI contact number 804-726-7884

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using and alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program. A monitoring inspection was initiated on September 2, 2021 and concluded on September 15, 2021. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 65 children present directly supervised by 9 staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. The inspector reviewed on 7 children records and 5 staff records. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Should you have any questions, please contact me at eureka.nance@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-160-C
Description:	Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation that staff members tuberculosis screening results at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of employment 11/13/2017) tuberculosis screening expired on 12/11/2020. 2. Staff $4 (date of employment 5/11/2016) tuberculosis screening expired on 3/11/2020.
Plan of Correction:	1. staff member will bring the test results upon returning to work 2. staff member provided us with a receipt for the TB test comleted, the resuts are now pending
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on children records review, the center did not obtain documentation of address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1. Child #5 (D.O.B. 1/16/2016) did not have address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Child #6 (D.O.B. 3/18/2016) did not have address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.
Plan of Correction:	Documentation was provided for emergency contacts
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Description:	Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 (date of employment 2/18/2021) did not have documentation central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
Plan of Correction:	1. A request has been submitted, we will forward the copy of results as soon as received
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-60-D-1
Description:	Based on staff records review, the center requested report was sent within seven calendar days but was not returned within 30 calendar days, the center did not contact within four working days the criminal record results for staff. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of employment 8/14/2013) was sent on 1/25/2017. The center requested central registry results within seven calendar days but was not returned within 30 calendar days, the center did not contact within four working days.
Plan of Correction:	1. A request has been submitted, we will forward the copy of results as soon as received.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-A
Description:	Based on staff records review, the center did not obtain that each staff member had 5 year repeat checks in record. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (date of employment 5/11/2016) central registry results expired on 5/15/2021. A repeated central registry results was not in record available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	1. A request has been submitted, we will forward the copy of results as soon as received
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on staff records review, the center did not obtain documentation of criminal history records check prior to 1st day of employment for staff members. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of employment 11/13/2017) did not have criminal history results prior to 1st day of employment in record available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	1. Fingerprints have been submitted for investigation, we will provide the results once received