VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Your Child's Place
2578 and 2580 Chain Bridge Road
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 242-2578

Current Inspector: Kara Vaughan (703) 537-6241

Inspection Date: May 4, 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

Technical Assistance:

The provider must send documentation to the LI that the background checks have been requested no later than 10 days following this notification dated May 4, 2023. Once the background check is received by the center, the results must be forwarded to the licensing inspector. Discussed storing batteries with the emergency crank radio. Discussed requirements for volunteers. Discussed areas of the physical plant which will need to be repaired soon in order to still be considered safe and operable.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:30am-12:30pm. There were 63 children directly supervised by 7 staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 7 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in transitioning outside and playing outside. Diaper changes and handwashing were also observed. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kara Wright at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6241.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on record review, a volunteer who was working in a capacity in which they were counted in ratio, did not submit to a fingerprint criminal background check. Evidence: Staff 1 (working as a volunteer) was observed working in ration on the date of inspection. Their record did not contain documentation of a national criminal record check.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, one volunteer working in ration with children, did not have the results of a sworn statement or affirmation on the date of inspection. Evidence: Staff 1 (a volunteer), was observed working with children in ratio on the date of inspection. Their record did not contain a sworn statement or affirmation document.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review, one volunteer working in ratio with children did not have the results of a central registry check on file. Evidence: Staff 1 (a volunteer) was observed working in ratio on the date of inspection. Their file did not contain the results of a Virginia central registry check.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-E
Description:	Based on record review, two of seven's children's records did not contain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child 4's most recent immunizations were documented at 17 months of age. 2. Child 5's most recent immunizations were documented at 12 months of age.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-K
Description:	Based on record review and provider statement, the center did not develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: On the date of inspection written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma could not be produced. The center management told the inspector that they are currently working on developing them
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in a way that is accessible and confidential. Evidence: The allergy lists were observed posted in plain view throughout the center.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Two cabinets were observed containing spray disinfectant. The keys to the cabinets were observed to be stored in the lock. 2. A chemical sponge was observed sitting on an open sink ledge.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-I
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not follow all guidelines for administering medication. Evidence: 1. Child 8's medication authorization does not contain the signature of a physician. 2. Child 9's medication authorization does not contain the signature of a physician and of the child's parent. 3. Child 10 and Child 11's authorization does not give "Your Child's Place" permission to administer medication. The authorization form lists that Fairfax County Public schools may administer the medication.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-P
Description:	Based on a review of medication and medication documentation, the center did not send home medication within 14 days of the expiration of the parent's authorization. Evidence: Child 9's medication was present in the center on the date of inspection. The medication authorization, signed buy the child's parents expired on 1/24/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Description:	Based on record review, the center's record of children's serious and minor injuries did not contain all required information. Evidence: Seven incident/accident reports were reviewed. Five reports did not contain documentation of actions taken to prevent further occurrences. Five reports did not document the time that parents were notified. One did not contain the date the parent was notified.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.