VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Tiny City Academy
21019 Forum Terrace
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 444-2448

Current Inspector: Kara Vaughan (703) 537-6241

Inspection Date: July 13, 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. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed changes made to licensing standards in October 2021. Discussed keeping allergy lists in accessible and private spaces in classrooms.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 12:30pm-1:30pm. There were 112 children directly supervised by 17 staff. The physical plant, 6 staff records, 8 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, and transitioning to nap. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kara Wright at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6241.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-70-A
Description:	Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: The records for Staff 1, 2, and 5, did not contain documentation that two or more references were contacted.
Plan of Correction:	Admin team will review files and ensure to get all references completed. Periodically review of files will be put in place to ensure we have all proper references in a timely manner.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. An outlet in the infant room was observed with a broken wall plate creating. 2. Peeling paint was observed on the wall next to the changing table in the infant room. 3. Peeling paint was observed on window sills.
Plan of Correction:	1.The outlet wall plate will will be fixed. Staff and administrators will check all outlets periodically to ensure there are safe. 2.All peeling paint will be patched. Painting will be scheduled perdically through the year to esure it doesn't peel. 3.All peeling paint will be patched. Painting of window sills will also be scheduled periodically to ensure it doesnt peel.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Two's classroom, spray bottles containing cleaning agents were observed hanging above the changing table. 2. In the Pre K room, a spray bottle containing cleaning agents was observed on an open shelf.
Plan of Correction:	Staff receieved additional training on the proper way to store cleaning agents. Director and Assistant Director will check spray bottles to ensure that are always stored properly. Training will also be done more often and as needed.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-G
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances, not kept in original containers, were stored in substitute containers that did not clearly indicate their contents. Evidence: 1. In the two's classroom 4 unlabeled spray bottles containing liquid were observed hanging above the changing table. 2. In the Pre K classroom an unlabeled spray bottle containing liquid was observed on a shelf.
Plan of Correction:	All staff will receive additional training on how to properly label cleaning agents when stored in substitute containers. Administrators will also check bottles daily to ensure they display proper content. Training will also occure more often to help everyone stay up to date.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Description:	Based on record review, the written records of children's serious and minor injuries did not contain all required information. Evidence: Seven out of seven incident reports did not contain documentation of how to prevent further occurrences.
Plan of Correction:	TCA will update the incident reports to reflect documentation on how to prevent further occurences. Administrators will attempt to stay up to date on all changes to licensing rules and regulations.