VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Horizon Child Development, Inc
4600 Holly Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 222-0900

Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032

Inspection Date: April 18, 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 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 4/18/2023 from 11:30 am-2:10 pm. There were 81 children supervised by 21 direct care staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, tabletop activity, and eating lunch. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, one of five staff background checks was not repeated every five years. Evidence: 1. The most recent central registry result on file for Staff #2 is dated 1/31/2017. 2. The central registry results on file for Staff #2 expired on 1/31/2022. 3. Staff #2's new central registry application was mailed to the Virginia Department of Social Services on 2/15/2023, according to the documentation presented during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Make sure when staff return from Leave of Absence to check file for any needed updates
Standard #:	22.1-289.058
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that a building built before 2015 and serving preschool-age children is equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. The building was built prior to 2015. 2. The center currently provides care for children who are preschool-age. 3. The administration confirmed that the center did not have a carbon monoxide detector and was unaware that one was required.
Plan of Correction:	Maintenance has been contacted and scheduled to install carbon monoxide detector.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and interview, one of five staff records was missing two references. Evidence: Staff #3 (DOH: 4/17/2023) record was missing documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.
Plan of Correction:	This was completed on the day of the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview, one of five staff records did not have an orientation completed within 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 (DOH 6/7/2019) record did not have documentation of receiving an orientation of their current job responsibilities. 2. The administration stated that staff #5 did receive orientation, but they were unable to locate the documentation.
Plan of Correction:	Document was located in file drawer the day of the inspection.