VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Leesburg Open Arms
818 S. King Street
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 223-6736

Current Inspector: Keesha Minor (571) 596-3660

Inspection Date: Sept. 28, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with administration, background checks, VDOE website, new standards, diapering mats and trash cans.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:15am-1:30pm. There were 105 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 26 staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, playing with Legos, magnets, napping, playing outside, and eating lunch. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an adequate supply of materials for the children. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Soto at maria.soto@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-5058.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review, there is no documentation that Child Abuse and Neglect checks were initiated for an employee that has resided outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years. Evidence: Staff #4 (DOH:8/8/2022) has resided outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years, their records did not have documentation that out-of-state child abuse and neglect results were obtained.
Plan of Correction:	Received Staff #4's out of state background check.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, a staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #1's (DOH:9/26/2022) record did not include documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening or test.
Plan of Correction:	Retrieve Staff #1's tuberculosis screening and/or documentation.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review, required records were not kept for each staff person. Evidence: Staff #1's file did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.
Plan of Correction:	Retrieve two or more reference checks for Staff #1.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Based on review of staff records, the center did not have documentation that staff received orientation training that includes all required topics by the end of their first day of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 (DOH: 9/26/2022) and Staff #4 (DOH:8/8/2022) did not include documentation of orientation training. 2. The records for Staff #2 (DOH:9/12/2022) and Staff #3 (DOH:8/15/2022) contain documentation of orientation training that does not include all required topics. Documentation of their orientation training did not include prevention of sudden infant death syndrome/safe sleep, prevention of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma and the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions.
Plan of Correction:	Implement and document the new hire orientation for Staff #1. Implement and document the new hire orientation for Staff #4. Correction of orientation for Staff #2 and #3 to include all portions of the orientation required.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the school-age playground, several areas of exposed landscaping fabric were observed, posing a tripping hazard for the children. 2. Several small areas of peeling paint, approximately 1 inch in diameter, were observed on the second floor hallway. 3. In the Sea Turtles classroom a small area of peeling paint, approximately 2 inches in diameter, was observed on the wall under the classroom's windows. 4. In the Manatees Classroom, an area of peeling paint, approximately 5 inches in diameter, was observed by the block area.
Plan of Correction:	1.Spread out mulch on playground to cover exposed landscaping fabric. In addition, we will be purchasing additional mulch. 2.Prime and re-paint areas on second floor.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on record review, cleaning supplies were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Lambs classroom, a spray container of disinfectant Lysol, a bottle of glass cleaner, and a spray bottle of bleach and water were observed unlocked in the upper cabinet above the sink. 2. In the Monkeys Classroom, a container of Clorox disinfecting wipes and a spray bottle of bleach and water were observed unlocked in an upper cabinet above the counter.
Plan of Correction:	Speak with classroom teachers to ensure that all cleaning materials are put away in a locked cabinet.