VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Think Play Learn - A Reggio Montessori School
13880 Metrotech Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 752-6232

Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032

Inspection Date: April 6, 2023

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. 8VAC20-820 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

Comments:

An unannounced inspection was conducted from 9:30-11:05. There were 18 children present with 4 staff. The Director started on April 4, 2023 and was cooperative in reviewing policies, procedures, paperwork, and answering questions. The program wishes to expand age group but Building Evaluation form was discussed. Also discussed was training of staff, organizing paperwork, and record keeping. Please call with questions 703 479-4679

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a
Description:	Based on record review of staff #2's file, it was determined the center did not obtain a Search of Central Registry before the end of 30 days working. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 was rehired in October 2022 after leaving at the end of the summer in 2021. Staff 2 has current finger print eligibility check but center did not conduct a portability search or new check within30 days of employment.
Plan of Correction:	All staff files will be reviewed for background clearances and all checks will be completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-E
Description:	Based on interviews and observation it was determined the center's services were not maintained in compliance with the standards and center's own procedures. Evidence: 1. Center has written playground safety procedures which includes knowing how many and where children are at all times. 2. During the inspection, 3 staff were outside on the playground with two groups of children. Staff 3 answered she had 6 children in care and Staff #1 stated she had 8 children. There were 13 children outside and staff could not account for the discrepancy. Upon further questioning, staff #1 was corrected by an assistant that they only had 7 children in their class today. 3. At the same time, staff outside were asked about children who may have food allergies and the staff were aware of two children in their care who have food allergies. The staff stated what they do to avoid contact with the foods but stated both children do not have medication. 4. Files for the two children were reviewed and Child #1 does have listed medication in the event of an allergic reaction. The Administrator did check the medication box and the authorization forms to administer meds to child #1 are current.
Plan of Correction:	All Staff will be trained on Policies regarding supervision at all times. I will also include a transition head count sheet to keep staff aware of children present. Staff will be immediately made of aware of children who may require medication.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on record review, it was determined not all staff completed the Department's sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 and staff 2 have been employed for more than 3 months and both files do not contain documentation of the 10 hour orientation course.
Plan of Correction:	As a new Director in the Center, I will ensure all training materials are current and comply with standards. I will also make sure all staff are aware of procedures and policies.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-C
Description:	Based on record review of Center's training materials and orientation documentation, it was determined the staff have not been trained in prevention of abusive head trauma, procedures to cope with distraught children, and prevention of or response to emergencies related to food allergic reactions. Evidence: 1. Centers policies and training documents do not include how to handle distraught children, how to prevent cross contamination, symptoms indicative of an allergic reaction, and how to respond to emergencies due to allergic reactions.
Plan of Correction:	I will ensure all staff files are current and that all center procedures and policies comply with standards, Staff will be trained on policies and procedures in the next few weeks.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation of outdoor equipment it was determined climbing structures were not placed in fall zones free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. Two slides in an enclosed area had no resilient surfacing on the ground or around the fall zones. 2. The larger play area had a slide 3 feet away from the wooden fence and two feet away from another hard structure 2 feet away from the bottom of the slide.
Plan of Correction:	We removed the slides until resilient surfacing is placed there. We removed another piece of equipment and will ensure all climbing structures have sufficient fall zones.