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Tiny City Academy
21019 Forum Terrace
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 444-2448

Current Inspector: Kara Vaughan (703) 537-6241

Inspection Date: Jan. 19, 2023

Complaint Related: Yes

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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:
Discussed with provider updated requirements for staff orientation that went into effect in October, 2021; methods for tracking that an annual review of children's emergency information is reviewed and updated by parents annually; and tracking of staff's annual training is updated in the staff record.

Discussed that the Virginia Pres Service training and annual updates do not count toward the required sixteen hours of ongoing training for staff hired after 10/13/2021.

Comments:
A complaint investigation was initiated on 1/19/2023 from a report received by the Fairfax Licensing Office on 1/17/2023.

The information gathered during the investigation does not support the allegation of inappropriate child guidance, so the complaint is determined to be ?not valid.?
An additional monitoring inspection was conducted on 1/19/2023 from 12:20pm until 1:30pm. There were 115 children present supervised by 21 staff members. An inspection of the classrooms, staff records, children's records, medications, emergency plans and drills was conducted. Violations resulting from this inspection can be found on the violation notice. If you have any questions, contact Kara Wright at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on record review, the center did not obtain the results of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Evidence:
Staff 2's record did not contain the results of an out of state central registry check from a state listed as a previous residence within the previous 5 years. No request for a central registry check was found in the staff's record.

Plan of Correction: The central registry for the out of state has been completed. Results attached to the email.

Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on record review, the child day program did not obtain a central registry finding for staff within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
Staff 1 and Staff 4's records did not contain the results of a central registry background check within 30 days of hire. Completed central registry request forms were found in each file, but were were outside of the 30 day timeline with no documented follow up with the agency.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
A bottle of spray cleaner was observed in an unlocked and open cabinet in the three year old classroom.

Plan of Correction: 3) The cabinet with chemicals was immediately locked with the cabinet lock

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers.
Evidence:
An outlet in the three year old classroom was observed without a protective cover.

Plan of Correction: Plug covers were immediately covered.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-450-A
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on observation, mats used by children other than infants did not contain both a top and bottom cover.
Evidence:
A child was observed laying on a mat without a top cover.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-P
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on observation and record review, medication was not picked up by the parent within 14 days of the medication authorization end date. The center did not dispose of the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet within 14 days of the authorization end date.
Evidence:
Child 3 had 2 medications on site on the date of inspection. Medication 1 had an authorization end date of 8/12/21. Medication 2 had an authorization end date of 12/21/22.

Plan of Correction: 5) The medical authorization form has been corrected right away with a new authorization from the parent. Attached to email as well.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-E
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on record review, there was no documentation that shelter-in-place procedures were practiced twice a year.
Evidence:
The emergency evacuation drill for 2022 did not contain documentation that two shelter-in-place drills were conducted.

Plan of Correction: The lockdown and SIP is scheduled for 01/20/2023

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-F
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on record review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually.
Evidence:
The emergency drill record for 2022 did not contain documentation that a lockdown drill was practiced.

Plan of Correction: The lockdown and SIP is scheduled for 01/20/2023

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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