VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Gardner School of Herndon
2655 West Ox Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 657-6939

Current Inspector: Nancy Radcliffe (703) 268-3728

Inspection Date: Aug. 23, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

Areas of Standards Reviewed: ?8VAC20-800 Administration ?8VAC20-800 Personnel ?8VAC20-800 Household Members ?8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members ?8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training ?8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment ?8VAC20-800 Care of Children ?8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease ?8VAC20-800 Medication Administration ?8VAC20-800 Emergencies ?8VAC20-800 Nutrition ?8VAC20-800 Transportation ?8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care ?8VAC20-770 Background Checks ?20 Access to minor?s records ?22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide ?54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. ?63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on August 23, 2022. There were 118 children present, with 23 staff supervising. 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 11 child records and 11 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. Contact Nancy.Radcliffe@doe.virginia.gov or call 703-268-3728 if you have any questions regarding this inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on observation the center did maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. The center did not keep the list confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence The current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions was not kept confidential, it was hung on the outside cabinet in each room with no covering.
Plan of Correction:	We will put a cover over each list and make sure the information is kept confidential.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on review of 11 children's records, four did not contain complete emergency contact information. Evidence The record for child #1 did not contain the address or phone number for the second emergency contact. The record for child #3 did not contain a second emergency contact. The record for child #6 and #8 did not contain the address for the second emergency contact.
Plan of Correction:	We will get all incomplete emergency contact information by the end of the week. Going forward we will make sure all information is complete before the child's first dy.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Description:	Based on review of of centers written record of children's serious and minor injuries, the written record does not include all required information. Evidence The centers written record of children's serious and minor injuries does not include any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury and how the parent was notified.
Plan of Correction:	We will include all required information on the reports and retrain staff on completing the reports.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:	Based on observation, when food was brought from home, the food container was not dated and labeled in a way to identify the owner. Evidence In the Imagination room three children's lunch boxes brought from home were not labeled with date or name.
Plan of Correction:	All lunch boxes were labeled during the inspection. Going forward we will make sure all food brought from home is labeled and dated.