VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Children of America Warrenton, LLC
164 West Shirley Avenue
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 428-2880

Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057

Inspection Date: June 1, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

8VAC20-780-440-B Discussed systems for labeling cribs 8VAC20-780-370-G Discussed tummy time practices

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 6/1/23 from 10:30 a.m. ? 12:30 p.m. There were fifty-four children present with ten staff providing supervision. The ages of the children ranged from 3 months to 5 years. Four staff files and four children?s files were reviewed. Children were observed playing with slime and engaging in water play. Handwashing was observed. Attendance, menus, and emergency drills were reviewed. There was an adequate number of staff present with certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT), CPR, First Aid and Daily Health Observation (DHO) training. Three medications and their authorization forms were reviewed. Required postings were observed. The last emergency drill was conducted on 5/23/23. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery operated radio were observed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Please complete the columns for ?Plan of Correction? and ?Date to be Corrected? for each violation cited on the Violation Notice and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5 p.m. on June 26, 2023. Please email me at beth.velke@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-8302 with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on a review of four staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of the results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment for all staff. Evidence: The record for Staff #4, with a start date of 3/6/23, did not contain documentation of the results of a search of a central registry search at the time of inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of four staff files, the center did not ensure that staff submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: The record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 5/23/23, did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on a review of four staff files, the center did not obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment Evidence: The record for Staff #3, with a start date of 5/23/23, did not contained documentation of two references.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on review of the written attendance record, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: In the Toddler class there were nine children present in the classroom, the written record reflected there were eight.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined that not all areas of the center inside and outside were maintained in a clean, safe condition. Evidence: 1. In the Two?s bathroom there was one screw that extends approximately 6 thread lengths at the base of the toilet that can create an impalement and scratch hazard. 2. In the Two?s classroom a protective plastic strip was removed from the cubbies exposing splintering wood. 3. On the Pre-K/School Age playground there was one screw that extends approximately 11 thread lengths on a chain link enclosure that stores the facilities gas pump. 4.The resilient surface material, on the toddler playground, has formed a bump in the play area, creating a trip hazard.
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: In the Two Year class air freshener with a warning label stating keep out of reach of children was located in an unlocked cabinet above the sink.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-D
Description:	Based on observation, cleaning and sanitizing materials were not stored physically separate from utensils or single-service articles. Evidence: In the Two year classroom, the cabinet above the sink, had sanitizing wipes stored on a shelf above the paper plates forks and spoons
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-G
Description:	Based on observation and interview, hazardous substances were not kept in containers that clearly indicate their contents. Evidence: In the School Age class two spray bottles of cleaning solution were not labeled to identify its contents. Staff confirmed the spray bottles contained cleaning solution.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined that not all restroom areas were equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels within reach of children. Evidence: There was no toilet paper in the Two Year and Preschool II bathrooms.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-470-E
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure that portable wading pools were not used for children that are not toilet trained. Evidence: The toddler class was observed playing in a sprinkler/wading pool at the time of the inspection. None of the toddler?s were potty trained.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, children?s hands were not always washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: In the Preschool I class a wipe was used to clean a child?s hands after diapering. Staff confirmed that soap and running water is not used after diapering the child, that wipes are used instead.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.