VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

TLC4Kids Children's Center
1603 North Washington Plaza
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 787-0560

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: June 14, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

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Comments:

Today an unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place between the hours of 10:05 a.m. and 11:55 a.m. There were 3 classrooms observed with a total of 13 children with 4 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing on the playground, being read a book, preparing to go swimming and other organized activities. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, and fire drill log were observed during this inspection. 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. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain a physical exam for each child within the first 30 days of attendance. Evidence: At the time of inspection, Child #1 (start date: 03/02/2022) did not have a physical examination in the file.
Plan of Correction:	I will ask the parent?s to provide a physical examination.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on record review, each staff member did not obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years. Evidence: At time of inspection, the most recent tuberculosis screening for Staff #1 was dated 06/03/2020.
Plan of Correction:	We?ll have them call to schedule an appointment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain all required information for children?s records. Evidence: At the time of inspection, the name and phone number for Child #1?s physician was not located in the file.
Plan of Correction:	I will ask the parent?s to provide the current physician?s information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, all staff did not complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 stated that annual training is based off of a calendar year (January- December) 2. Staff #1 had 2.5 hours of training documented for the 2021 calendar year. 3. Staff #3 had 0 hours of training documented for the 2021 calendar year. 4. Staff #4 had 5.5 hours of training documented for the 2021 calendar year. 5. Staff #5 had 2.5 hours of training documented for the 2021 calendar year.
Plan of Correction:	I?ll talk to everyone today. Start July trainings now. All staff should have at least 8 hours by August.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-A
Description:	Based on record review, an annual fire inspection report was not obtained. Evidence: At the time of inspection, the most recent fire inspection was dated 02/18/2020.
Plan of Correction:	We are waiting for a report from BFPE. Once we receive the report, we will send it to the fire marshall and schedule an inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the school age room, there were two missing tiles and one chipped tile on the floor near the window. 2. In the school age room, the wooden trim around the window had water damage and was beginning to rot. 3. In the Radiant Rainbows classroom, there were four small spots of chipped paint on the back side of the half wall. 4. On the playground, there was a plastic dump truck toy that was cracked along the right side.
Plan of Correction:	Maintenance is aware of the tiles, water damage and chipped paint. We are working to get that repaired. I will throw away the dump truck today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Grasshoppers classroom, various spray cleaners and disinfectant wipes were located at the bottom of an unlocked changing table. 2. In the Grasshoppers classroom, (2) gallon bottles of bleach were located on the floor of an unlocked cleaning supply closet, next to the children?s reading area. 3. In the School Age classroom, a spray bottle with bleach solution was located within children?s reach on a shelf in an unlocked closet.
Plan of Correction:	I will speak to the teachers and have it fixed today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-G
Description:	Based on observation and interview, hazardous substances not kept in original containers were not labeled to clearly indicate their contents. Evidence: 1. In the bathroom of the Radiant Rainbows classroom, a spray bottle was not labeled. 2. In the School Age classroom, a spray bottle was not labeled. 3. Staff confirmed that each spray bottled contained a bleach/ water solution.
Plan of Correction:	We will label the spray bottles today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description:	Based on observation, all electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: In the Radiant Rainbows classroom, an outlet between the bathroom and closet did not have a protective covering.
Plan of Correction:	I will cover the outlet today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-A
Description:	Based on observation, over-the-skin products were kept beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: The sunscreen for Child #2 expired in April of 2022.
Plan of Correction:	I will return to mom.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-C
Description:	Based on observation, not all requirements were met when using topical skin products. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, there was no written parent authorization for Child #2?s diaper cream. 2. At the time of inspection, there was no written parent authorization for Child #3?s Vaseline. 3. At the time of inspection, there was one diaper cream which belonged to Child #2 that was not labeled with the child?s name.
Plan of Correction:	I will have the parents sign authorization forms and will label the diaper cream.