Queen of Apostles Catholic Church
4409 Sano Street
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 354-0714
Current Inspector: Ann Dramstad (703) 314-0860
Inspection Date: Dec. 16, 2021
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION.
8VAC20-780 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
8VAC20-780 Physical plant.
8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.
8VAC20-780 Special care provisions and emergencies.
8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
- Technical Assistance:
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The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) assumed oversight of child care licensing and monitoring on July 1, 2021. All associated regulations and codes have transferred over from the Virginia Department of Social Services.
Guidance, resources and training links can be found on the new website childcareva.com.
The Licensing Inspector recommends the new Director attend Phase 2 for CDC training that is offered monthly at the Licensing Office.
- Comments:
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An in person monitoring visit was conducted. There were 3 staff with 18 children present in the AS extended day program. The program was closed from 3/2020-8/2021 due to the on-going COVID pandemic. Reviewed physical space, staff records, emergency trainings, and programming. One emergency medication is on-site for a child that attends on a regular basis. 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.
Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of School Readiness
703-314-0860
ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on record review and staff statement, staff did not submit to fingerprinting as part of the background search and have a completed letter prior to hire (8/16/2021)
1. Staff #1's fingerprint letter was dated 10/13/2021.
2. Staff #2's fingerprint letter was dated 10/19/2021.
3. Staff #3's fingerprint letter was dated 10/19/2021.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-40-D-1-b Description: Based on record review and staff statement, the center failed to obtain background checks within the required time frames.
Evidence:
Sworn Disclosure Statements (SDS) are to be completed prior to the first day of employment.
1. Staff #1 was hired 8/16/2021 and completed the SDS 10/8/2021.
2. Staff #2 was hired 8/16/2021 and completed the SDS 9/29/2021.
3. Staff #3 was hired 8/16/2021 and the SDS was completed 9/24/2021.
Staff do not have a completed search of the VA Central Registry (CPS) within 30 days of employment 8/16/2021.
Evidence
Staff #1-3 were missing the CPS search results. According to staff statement, they were not sent within 7 days and back within 30 days or followed up by the Church Dioceses HR. The staff thought they were sent in early October 2021.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on record review, TB documentation was not completed within the time frame.
evidence:
Staff #1 did not complete the TB screening within 21 days of employment as it was documented 12/15/2021 and the hire date was 8/16/2021.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review and staff statement, references for staff are incomplete or not completed prior to employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1's date of employment was 8/2021 and the first reference was documented 10/13/2021. A second reference was not available.
2. Staff #2's date of employment was 8/2021 and the second reference was documented 10/13/2021.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-B Description: Based on record review, orientation for staff was not completed within the first week of assuming job responsibilities.
Evidence:
Staff #1's orientation was dated 10/18/2021 and the hire date was 8/16/2021. Staff #2-3's orientation documentation was dated 10/21/2021 and he hire date was 8/16/2021.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-245-J-1 Description: Based on staff statement, a child was not in the care of a trained staff member with current Medication Administration Training (MAT) certification as required for an emergency prescription medication.
Evidence:
Child #1 was in care when school started 8/23/2021 and has an emergency medication that is on-site in case of an anaphylaxis reaction to a documented allergy. No staff had MAT certification until 10/8/2021.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-245-L Description: Based on staff statement, no staff member was current in Daly Health Observation (DHO) during the hours of the extended day program.
Evidence:
All three staff (#1-3) did not obtain DHO certification until 10/22/2021 and school started operating the extended day program 8/23/2021.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-B Description: Based on record review and staff statement, parental authorization has not been obtained for a prescription medication.
Evidence:
Child #1 did not have an authorization form completed by the parent giving the extended day program staff authorization to administer a prescription medication.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-E Description: Based on record review the center did not obtain written authorization from a physician for the center to administer a medication that is on-site longer than 10 days.
Evidence:
Child #1's emergency medication did not have an authorization from the physician for a medication that will be on-site for the entire school year. The school year started 8/23/2021.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-A Description: Based on record review and staff statement, no staff were certified in first aid and CPR when the extended day program started 8/23/2021.
Evidence:
All 3 staff obtained certification if first aid and CPR 9/24/2021.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Based on staff statement and record review, the center failed to practice monthly evacuation drills.
Evidence:
No drill was conducted for the months of September and October 2021.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
