The Child and Family Network Centers - South Whiting
101 S. Whiting Street
Suite 216 A & B
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 836-0214 (235)
Current Inspector: Maria Robles-Lopez (703) 397-3827
Inspection Date: Sept. 27, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on 09/27/2022 between the hours of approximately 12:45 pm and 2:15 pm. There were 25 children present, ranging in ages from 3 years to 5 years, with 6 staff supervising. At the time of entrance, children and staff were finishing up lunch and transitioning to cleaning up and nap time.
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 4 child records and6 6 staff records were reviewed. Staff has completed 39+ training hours in the 2022 year.
Staff's records were also reviewed on 10/18/2022 in the central office in Wheeler St. and non-compliances were included in this report.
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 regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter prior to first day of employment for one staff person.
Evidence:
1) The record for Staff #5 (start date 09/28/2021) had a fingerprint-based criminal history check
determination letter dated 10/25/2021.
2) The record for Staff #6 (start date 09/06/2022) had a fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter dated 109/08/2022.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that employees hired before 07/01/2020 and that had lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years have in their files the results of an out-of-state Sex Offender Registry search by 12/31/2020.
Evidence:
1) The record for Staff #4 (start date 09/01/2004) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state Sex Offender Registry search request. Staff #4 had declared in their sworn statement dated 02/02/2018 having lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain a completed Sworn Statement prior to first day of employment.
Evidence:
1) The sworn statement in the record for Staff #6 (start date 09/06/2022) was dated 09/14/2022.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that Central Registry search results were obtained by the end of the 30th day of employment and, subsequently, every five years.
Evidence:
1) The record for Staff #6 (start date 09/06/2022) did not did not contain the results of a Central Registry search request or documentation that it has been requested.
2) The most recent Central Registry results in the record for Staff #4 were dated 06/17/2017.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure that documentation of negative tuberculosis (Tb) screening for each employee was submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.
Evidence:
1) The Tb screening form in Staff #6's record (start date 09/06/2022) was dated 09/12/2022.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1) The record for Child #32 did not contain the addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for Child #4 did not contain the place of employment for one parent.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review, staff's records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1) The records for Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not contain verification of name, address and age. (copy of I.D.)
2) The documentation in the record for Staff #5 and Staff #6 that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment did not include the signature of the person making call.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1) In the green room, a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on top of a small table accessible to the children. The bottle of hand sanitizer had a warning on its label that read "Keep out of reach of children".Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-420-E-3 Description: Based on record review, the center did not review with the parent, annually, the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review.
Evidence:
1) The most recent review of the emergency information in the record for Child #3 was dated 01/26/2021.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
