VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Creative World Learning Center
6715 Little River Turnpike
Suite 103
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 642-3544

Current Inspector: Kara Vaughan (703) 537-6241

Inspection Date: June 30, 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-BC Background checks

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 6/30/2022 between the hours of 10:20am-1:20pm. There were 66 children present with 8 staff supervising. Children were observed playing outside, having snack, reciting nursery rhymes, and engaging in dramatic play. Diapering was also observed. A total of 5 children records and 6 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-70-A
Description:	Based on record review and staff interview, 2 of 6 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 (date of employment- 6/17/2022) and Staff #2 (date of employment 6/17/2022) contained only 1 of 2 references required. 2. The director stated a second reference had been contacted for both Staff #1 and Staff #2, however the director has not received a response from the references.
Plan of Correction:	The director has reached out to the references provided. The director will continue to reach out to obtain the references required.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, areas of the center outside were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The gate surrounding the playground outside contained multiple areas of chipped and peeling paint. 2. The director reported awareness of the areas of chipping paint and provided documentation of an email submitted to maintenance on 5/5/2022 regarding needed repairs. The repairs had not been completed at the time of this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The director has reached out to maintenance regarding the need for repair of peeling paint. The director will continue to reach out to maintenance in order to have the repair completed.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-500-A
Description:	Based on observation, children's and staff's hands were not washed during diaper changes as required. Evidence: 1. Diaper changes for two children were observed. The staff member did not wash either child's hands after the diaper change occurred. 2. Diaper changes for two children were observed, staff did not wash their hands before and after each diaper change as required.
Plan of Correction:	The director provided all staff members training on handwashing on 5/19/2022. The director will remind staff to wash hands before and after diaper changes as well as ensure children's hands are being washed after diaper changes.