VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Children of America Manassas LLC
9655 Liberia Avenue
Manassas, VA 20110
(571) 292-2807

Current Inspector: Shawanda Henderson (540) 216-1434

Inspection Date: Aug. 7, 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

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted with the acting assistant director on August 7, 2023, beginning at 8:39am and ending at 11:42am. There were 67 children, ages 2 months through 11 years old, in the care of 10 direct care staff. The children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of cereal, fruit cocktail, and milk. The children were also observed doing art projects, playing with toys, and engaged in group games. Five children?s records were reviewed and in compliance. Four staff records were reviewed. Five medications were reviewed. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery-operated radio were observed and in compliance. The menu, daily attendance, and emergency drill log were reviewed and in compliance. The most recent evacuation drill was documented as 7/5/23. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was documented as 8/17/22. The most recent health inspection was dated 2/16/2022. The most recent fire inspection was dated 4/1/21. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact Shawanda Henderson at 540-216-1434 or Shawanda.Henderson@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on a review of documentation, the center did not ensure that all employees had a completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: The sworn statement in Staff 1?s record was expired. The most recent sworn statement was dated 8/1/2017.
Plan of Correction:	The staff member signed an updated sworn statement and it was placed in their record. The center will review staff files on monthly basis to ensure that documentation is current.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on a review of documentation, facility staff did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs for each group of children. Evidence: In the toddler?s classroom, there were 3 children signed in on the attendance sheet but 4 children physically present in the classroom. In the PreK classroom, there were 12 children signed in on the attendance sheet but 10 children physically present in the classroom. In the school-aged A classroom, there were 12 children signed in on the attendance sheet but 13 present in the classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will be re-training on updating the written attendance when children arrive and depart their group.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-A
Description:	Based on a review of documentation, the facility did not provide the licensing representative with an annual fire inspection. Evidence: The facility did not have documentation for a current annual fire inspection. The most recent fire inspection was dated 4/1/21.
Plan of Correction:	The center contacted the local fire marshal's office and had an inspection scheduled.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-B
Description:	Based on a review of documentation, the facility did not provide the licensing representative with an annual health inspection. Evidence: The facility did not have documentation for a current annual health inspection. The most recent health inspection was dated 2/16/22.
Plan of Correction:	The health department was contacted and completed an updated inspection. Documentation of the inspection will be provided to the licensing inspector.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, not all the areas and equipment in the center were maintained in a clean condition. Evidence: The restroom in the Preschool 2 classroom had urine in the toilet, fecal matter smeared on the wall, and a strong urine odor.
Plan of Correction:	The staff will be required to check the restroom after each child to ensure cleanliness. Staff will be responsible for cleaning the area when necessary.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observations, the facility did not ensure that all the diapering surfaces were nonabsorbent and only being used for diapering or cleaning children. Evidence: In the infant A and B classrooms, the changing pads had small tears and rips, making then absorbent. In the toddler?s classroom, there were beach towels being temporarily stored in the diapering area.
Plan of Correction:	The center will purchase new diapering surface (pads) for the classrooms. Staff will be reminded that the diapering are is not to be used to temporarily store items.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-E
Description:	Based on a review of documentation, the facility staff did not ensure that there was written authorization from the child?s physician and parent for long-term prescription medications. Evidence: Child A and B?s records hard written authorizations that had expired. Child A?s most recent written authorization was dated 6/30/2021. Child B?s most recent written authorization was dated 6/30/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Parents were given the medication and authorization forms. Once the authorize forms are completed and received the medication will be accepted by the center.