VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Children's Place
860 Dranesville Road
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-8884

Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718

Inspection Date: May 15, 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. 20 Access to minor's records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance offered related to: food from home, OTC products.

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/23 from 11:15 am to 12:45 pm. There were 51 children present with 11 staff supervising. The children were observed engaged in various learning and play activities including but not limited to: outdoor play, circle time, puzzle and peg boards, and eating lunch. The lunch menu included macaroni and cheese, mixed salad and milk. The Pre-Kindergarten was observed preparing for their graduation ceremony. 5 staff records, 3 children's records, over the counter ointments and the emergency drill records were reviewed for compliance. The playground was inspected. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on records review, the center did not obtain a tuberculosis (TB) screening for a new staff within 30 days prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff # 1's first day of employment was 4/17/23. Staff # 1's TB screening was dated 12/28/21.
Plan of Correction:	Moving on all TB's for new hires will be obtained according to the timeline in the standards.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on records review, the center did not maintain a complete written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The written attendance for children in care did not document the departure of each child.
Plan of Correction:	Attendance that includes the arrivals and departures of all children will be maintained.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, equipment outside the center was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The metal see saw on the playground has a pole in the center that is broken and rusty. The hole creates an injury hazard to the children.
Plan of Correction:	The equipment will either be removed or repaired. In the meantime, duct tape has been applied to keep the children from touching it.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-B
Description:	Based on observations, the full requirements for using sunscreens was not met. Evidence: Child # 1's sunscreen was not labeled; and the center did not obtain written authorization for the sunscreen.
Plan of Correction:	Written authorizations will be obtained and product will be labeled.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-C
Description:	Based on observation, requirements were not met for the use of diaper ointments. Evidence: Child # 2's diaper cream was not labeled with the name; and the center did not obtain written authorization for the cream.
Plan of Correction:	Written authorizations will be obtained and product will be labeled.