VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Early Years Preschool (Arlington CO)
3701 Lorcom Lane
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 465-8687

Current Inspector: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691

Inspection Date: Feb. 1, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION. 8VAC20-780 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 8VAC20-780 Special care provisions and emergencies. 8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Technical Assistance:

1. Discussed ongoing health and safety practices with regard to the health pandemic.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by staff using an alternative remote protocol, including phone interview, and records review. An on-site inspection was not conducted at this time. An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted at 10:11am. The program director was contacted by phone to initiate the inspection. There were 24 children and 7 direct-care staff present. Ratios were in compliance at the time of the inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined there were areas of non-compliance with applicable standards or laws reviewed. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov Note: Current regulation and Code numbers are handwritten on the original inspection report issued to the Provider.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on records reviewed and information received, it was determined that 1 of 2 employee records did not have documentation of criminal record check/fingerprinting (CRC) prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 - (1) The CRC on file, dated 8/23/19, was completed with a different name than the name listed on the hiring paperwork and other background checks completed within the same time-frame. Date of employment was 8/26/19.
Plan of Correction:	Staff #2 getting finger printed today
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-3
Description:	Based on records reviewed and information received, it was determined that 2 of 2 employee records did not have documentation of a VA child abuse and neglect search (CPS) prior to the first day of employment, or before the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 - The CPS check on file was dated as completed 11/21/19. Date of employment was 8/26/19. 2. Staff #7 - The CPS check on file was dated as completed 11/21/21. Date of employment 10/1/21.
Plan of Correction:	Will make sure checks are done on time in future
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on records reviewed and information received, it was determined that 2 of 2 employee records did not include required documentation of required out-of-state background checks prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 - (1) The out-of-state child abuse and neglect search was dated 10/22/20. (2) The out-of-state criminal record check was dated 4/15/21. (3) The out-of-state sex offender registry check was dated 2/1/22. Date of employment was 8/26/19. 2. Staff #7 - There was no documentation of the out-of-state criminal record check. Date of employment 10/1/21.
Plan of Correction:	Staff #7 scheduled 1st available appointment + will continue to look for previously obtained one
Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on records reviewed and information received, it was determined that 1 of 2 employees did not have documentation of a criminal record check (CRC) prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 - (1) The CRC on file, dated 8/23/19, was completed with a different name than the other background checks completed within the same time-frame. Date of employment was 8/26/19. (2) The out-of-state CRC was dated 4/15/21, approximately 20 months after employment.
Plan of Correction:	Will make sure checks are done on time in the future.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A-2
Description:	Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 2 employee records did not include documentaiton of a completed TB test/screening. Evidence: Staff #2 - The document submitted to the inspector included a partially completed "Adult Tuberculosis Screening Certificate," and did not include a health official's signature or date.
Plan of Correction:	Staff #2 is making 1st available appt with provider + will let inspector know date ASAP
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-L
Description:	Based on documentation requested and not received, it was determined that there was not at least 1 staff member on duty who has obtained daily health observation training. Evidence: Training certificates were requested and not received.
Plan of Correction:	All staff obtaining DHO ASAP