VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Augusta School
21480 Pacific Blvd
Suite 150
Sterling, VA 20166
(571) 434-6200

Current Inspector: Charles Perkins (703) 309-3963

Inspection Date: March 3, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussion of the new regulations that went into effect 10/13/2021 and a review of medication on site.

Comments:

This renewal inspection was initiated and concluded on 03/03/2022, between the hours of 9:30 am through 11:30 am. The Director was originally contacted by telephone in order to obtain preliminary documentation. There were 24 children present, ranging from infant to preschool-age, with 5 staff supervising in 3 separate classrooms. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration; physical plant; staffing and supervision; programming; medication; special care and emergencies; and nutrition. A total of 5 children records, and 7 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined that there were three (3) non-compliances with the applicable standards, code, and/or law. These violations were documented on the Violation Notice issued to the program. If you should have any questions, please call or send an email to charlie.perkins@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you. Charlie Perkins, Licensing Inspector (703) 309-3963

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.058
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the Child Day Center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector on site. Evidence - 1. A carbon monoxide detector was not observed on site. This was confirmed by the Center Director. 2. The Center Director stated (during an interview conducted on the date of inspection - 03/03/2022), that the building was built prior to 2015. 3. The center serves children who are preschool-age.
Plan of Correction:	A carbon monoxide detector will be purchased, and then installed in the center.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-3-d
Description:	Based on review, 1 of 7 staff files indicated that it has been more than (5) five years since the date of the last search of the central registry (CPS check). Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (03/03/2022), the most current CPS check on file for Staff #1 was dated - 08/15/2016. 2. This documentation would have expired after 08/15/2021.
Plan of Correction:	This documentation has been sent to OBI. The center will follow-up with OBI to find out about its status. When the findings are received, it will be shared with the Licensing Inspector.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on review, 3 of 7 staff files indicated that it has been more than two years from the date of the last tuberculosis (TB) screening or testing (or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department). Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (03/09/2022), the following staff had expired TB documentation on file at the center: Staff #1 (dated - 09/26/2017); Staff #4 (dated - 11/25/2019); and Staff #6 (dated - 09/07/2018). 2. This same violation was cited during an inspection conducted on 09/30/2021. The TB documentation for both Staff #1 and Staff #6 were cited at that time.
Plan of Correction:	Updated TB documentation will be obtained for all three staff.