VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Vinci School Alexandria North
1001 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-2028

Current Inspector: Stephanie Salvatori (571) 389-0980

Inspection Date: May 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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A renewal inspection was initiated on 5/3/2022 and concluded on 5/3/2022. There were a total of 52 children with 11 staff members present. Children were observed engaged in group activities and outdoor play time. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. 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. Please contact me if you have any questions at Mark.Davis@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-7103.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on file review, there was not documentation of staff having acceptable form of tuberculosis screening every 2 years. Evidence: Staff #3's most recent tuberculosis screening was from more than 2 years ago.
Plan of Correction:	Center will ensure staff has documentation of tuberculosis screening in their file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-210-A-4-a
Description:	Based on file review, staff did not have training on preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Evidence: Staff #5 did not have documentation of receiving training on preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect.
Plan of Correction:	Center will provide staff with training on preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-A
Description:	Based on site review, the center did not provide an annual fire inspection. Evidence: The site records did not contain an annual fire inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will contact fire marshal?s office to schedule their annual fire inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: A spray bottle containing bleach water was found on top of a mirror in the SR CASA classroom. Bleach water and hand sanitizer were left out in the JR/SR Toddler classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Staff moved hazardous substances to a locked area during inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-L
Description:	Based on observation, a prohibited item was in an unoccupied crib for a child under 2 years Evidence: 3 cribs in the infant room contained a blanket.
Plan of Correction:	Staff removed the blankets and will not allow them in cribs.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation, children?s hands were not washed before eating meals. Evidence: Children in the infant room were fed breakfast without having their hands washed.
Plan of Correction:	Staff reviewed handwashing requirements and will follow standards going forward.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-E
Description:	Based on review, a long-term prescription drug did not have written authorization from the child?s physician. Evidence: Child #1 had an epi-pen at site, but did not have long-term medication form completed by physician.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will get long-term medication form signed by physician from parents.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-C
Description:	Based on observation, the first aid kit did not include all required minimum supplies Evidence: First aid kit in the JR CASA class was missing gloves and ice pack.
Plan of Correction:	Center will resupply all first aid kits with required supplies.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-E
Description:	Based on observation, there was not a battery operated flashlight in the emergency supply kit. Evidence: The emergency kit in the infant room, did not contain a battery operated flashlight.
Plan of Correction:	Staff have ordered a flashlight to be kept in the emergency supply kit.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:	Based on file review, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: The emergency drill log did not include a drill for March 2022, or April 2022.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will ensure that monthly fire drills are implemented each month.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-F
Description:	Based on menu documentation, the center was not following the most recent nutritional requirements of USDA when providing meals. Evidence: The menu listed a meal containing only 2 food groups for breakfast.
Plan of Correction:	Center will update menu to include correct number of food groups for all meals.