VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

BASIS Independent McLean
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc lean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253

Current Inspector: Margaret Allworth (703) 209-3521

Inspection Date: Nov. 29, 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. 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated on 11/29/2022 and concluded on 11/29/2022. There were 85 children directly supervised by 14 staff members. Children were observed during snack time, engaged in group activities and outdoor play time. The physical plant, 3 child records, 3 staff records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies and policies were inspected. 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. Please contact me if you have any questions at Margaret.allworth@doe.virginia.gov or 703-209-3521.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, staff have not submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff #1, date of hire 7/17/2021 has not obtained a TB screening.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will obtain their TB screening and provide the proper documentation for their record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, staff have not obtained the training in The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #2, date of hire 8/1/2022 has not completed the 10 hour Preservice orientation training within 90 days of hire.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will take the required 10 hour training and file certificate in staff's record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, Staff have not completed orientation training in prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #2, date of hire 8/1/2022 does not have documentation that she has obtained the required orientation training.
Plan of Correction:	Management will provide orientation training and document that training.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-L
Description:	Based on a review of staff records and interview, staff have not obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: There is no one currently on staff that has been trained in Daily Health Observation of children. Staff were last trained 8/11/2017.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will take Daily Health Observation training.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Disinfectants were observed in 6 classrooms on top of the counters and under the classroom sinks. These disinfectants were accessible to children and not locked in a safe location.
Plan of Correction:	All disinfectants will be locked.