VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Carousel Children's Academy
9151 Centreville Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 365-7622

Current Inspector: Laura Brindle (540) 905-2062

Inspection Date: Oct. 25, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/22 from 11:40am to 1:55pm with the Director. There were 32 children in care, ranging in age from six-months to four-years-old, supervised by eight staff. The children were observed getting ready for nap and napping. Six child records and five staff records were reviewed. The Center has 10 staff with current certification in CPR and First Aid, and 11 staff trained in Daily Health Observation Training. Three medications and authorization forms were reviewed and the center has five staff with current certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT). The menu, attendance, and emergency drill log were reviewed. The first aid kit, flashlight, battery-operated radio, and carbon monoxide detector were observed. The most recent Fire Inspection on file was dated 8/2/22 and the most recent Health Inspection on file was dated 7/1/21. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Laura Brindle, at laura.brindle@doe.virginia.gov or 540-905-2062. Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by close of business on 10/27/22. Plans of correction should include steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard, and measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment for all staff. Evidence: The records for Staff #1 (employment date 9/12/22), Staff #2 (employment date 9/13/22), Staff #4 (employment date 8/25/22), and Staff #5 (employment date 8/25/22) did not contain documentation of the results of a search of the central registry or documentation of follow-up when results were not received within 30 days of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Follow-up email was sent to Central Registry on 10/27/22.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on observation and review of documentation, the center did not ensure that for each group of children, the center maintained a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: On 10/25/22, at approximately 12:00pm, 10 children were observed in the ?Ducks? classroom for three- and four-year-olds. The attendance contained documentation of nine children present. Staff reported that the 10th child had arrived at approximately 9:30am.
Plan of Correction:	The record was corrected immediately and the staff is directed to keep the record for the future and it is maintained in the office.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-B
Description:	Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not obtain annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The most recent health inspection on record for the center was dated 7/1/21.
Plan of Correction:	The certificate and permit from VDH have been issued. We are waiting on the inspection and once completed, this will be submitted to the Inspector.