VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Children's School Inc.
4770 Langston Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 462-5180

Current Inspector: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691

Inspection Date: Nov. 15, 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:

1. Discussed the labeling of spray bottles to identity the contents. 2. Reviewed the requirement to post the most recent inspection findings in the facility for public viewing and if they choose to post the Inspection Summary page only, a note stating where the inspection findings may be viewed should also be posted. 3. The inspector will be sending current staff orientation guidance and training resources.

Comments:

Conducted an unannounced monitoring inspection at 10:20am. Observed 99 children + 25 direct-care staff. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Some classrooms had additional staff from the public schools. Children were engaged in a variety of activities to include: story-time, playing with toys and blocks, washing hands, eating snack, and active outdoor play. Staff were actively engaged with the children and activities. Snack served include cheese crackers, fresh fruit and water. Classrooms were found to be clean and well supplied toys and equipment for the children. Areas of non-compliance with standards and laws reviewed were found. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to ensure that 4 of 8 staff records included documentation of completed criminal record checks (fingerprinting) within 5 years of the previous criminal record check. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 - The most recent criminal record check was dated 4/19/18. 2. Staff #3 - The most recent criminal record check was dated 4/17/18. 3. Staff #4 - The most recent criminal record check was dated 4/30/18. 4. Staff #6 - The most recent criminal record check was dated 4/19/18.
Plan of Correction:	All staff members will complete fingerprints by 6/29/23
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to ensure that 2 of 8 staff records included documentation of a completed child abuse and neglect central registry search by the end of the staff person's 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 - There was no completed central registry search on-file. The staff person began working in January 2022. 2. Staff #8 - There was no completed central registry search on-file. The staff person began working in September 2021.
Plan of Correction:	Both staff members CRS forms were sent out on 6/21/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-E
Description:	Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to ensure that 2 of 4 children's records included documentation of immunizations every 6 months until the age of 2 years old. Evidence: 1. Child #5 - The most recent immunizations were dated September 2022, when the child was 5 months old. 2. Child #6 - The most recent immunizations were dated November 2022, when the child was 4 months old.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to ensure that 1 of 8 staff record included documentation of a negative TB screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #5 - There was no documentation of a TB screening on-file; and the staff person began working in January 2022.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will provide result by 6/26/23
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to ensure that 3 of 8 staff records included documentation of a negative TB screening at least every 2 years. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 - The most recent TB screening was dated 4/3/19. 2. Staff #4 - The most recent TB screening was dated 3/6/21. 3. Staff #6 - The most recent TB screening was dated 12/3/20.
Plan of Correction:	Staff have been asked to produce the T.B. test resylts by 6/26/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to ensure that 3 of 8 staff records included required documentation. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 - There was no educational diploma(s) on-file to qualify the staff person for the Lead Teacher position she was working. 2. Staff #7 - There was no educational diploma(s) on-file to qualify the staff person for the Lead Teacher position she was working. 3. Staff #8 - There was no documentation of a name, address and phone number of an emergency contact for the staff person.
Plan of Correction:	All staff will make diplomas available by 6/29/23
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observations made, staff did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In a classroom with 3-4 year old children (room 219), a container of adhesive remover was found on a counter top and within reach of children. 2. In a 2 year-old classroom (room 112), a container of hair oil was found in a plastic box on a low-level shelf. The box did not have a locking mechanism and it was at a level where children could access it.
Plan of Correction:	All items were placed under lock and staff retrained. Both items were removed + teachers retrained.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Description:	Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to ensure that written injury reports included required documentation. Evidence: 1 of 4 written child injury reports did not include any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.
Plan of Correction:	One report was corrected with preventive plan.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-E
Description:	Based on observations made, staff failed to ensure that prepared infant formula was not dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: In the infant room (room 107), 9 of 11 infant bottles were not labeled with the date, and 1 of 11 bottles was not labeled with the child's name.
Plan of Correction:	Staff has been asked not to receive food items without name + date from parents. All parents have been reminded