Karter School of Cascades
21290 Springlake Court
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 430-8657
Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032
Inspection Date: Aug. 29, 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed with Director: cord holder.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 8/29/2022 from11:00am-1:15pm. There were 140 children directly supervised by 35 staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, 3 medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Diaper changing and handwashing were observed. Children were observed participating in group play, coloring, playing outside, and eating lunch. There was an assortment of age-appropriate materials for the children in care. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kristy Atanackovic at kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure that a tuberculosis screening was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment .
Evidence:
1. Date of employment for Staff # 2 was 5/23/22 and the tuberculosis screening on file was dated 06/07/2022.
2. Date of employment for Staff #3 was 8/22/22 and the tuberculosis screening on file was dated 12/2/2021.Plan of Correction: We will ensure that all new hires obtain a TB test prior to their start date.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the areas and equipment of the center were not maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence: In the Athens classroom, a small laminator was located on a table, plugged in, and accessible to children.Plan of Correction: We will ensure that all laminators remain in our teacher resource center.
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.
