VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

C Care Preschool
333 S Glebe Rd
Suite A
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 272-4157

Current Inspector: Ann Dramstad (703) 314-0860

Inspection Date: Aug. 24, 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:

Guidance, resources, model forms and training links can be found on the updated Licensing website https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/home-childcare Consulted on tracking trainings for all staff to ensure the annual 16 hours if met as well as staff who struggle with English to take an ESL class and ensure that the teachers are interacting frequently in the class with teachers and parents. . The program will be participating in VQB5 this upcoming year. Please see the attached link: https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/47103/638263997749355424

Comments:

An unannounced renewal study was conducted today with direct care staff in ratio for supervision in the 4 classrooms. Observed infant care, transition to the playground, reading in the two's classroom and preschool children working on writing their names and playing with clay. Reviewed medication, emergency preparation, trainings, staff and children's records as well as physical space. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-J
Description:	Based on administrative staff statement, no injury prevention procedures have been reviewed annually. Evidence: No annual prevention updated was documented for 2022.
Plan of Correction:	It was reviewed after the Technical Assistance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on medication and file review, 2 of 3 children's records with an allergy action plan were incomplete as the steps to be taken in case of an allergic rection would not be able to be put into action as the medication was not on-site. Evidence: Child #1 and #3 's allergy action plan called for Benadryl to be given and it was not on-site at the center.
Plan of Correction:	Parents of both children were asked to send the medications with the completed forms.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-B
Description:	Based on medication review, 2 medications did not have written parent authorization. Evidence: Child #3 and Child #4 did not have an authorization for an emergency medication completed by the parent.
Plan of Correction:	Forms given to parents and waiting for themto return.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-E
Description:	Based on medication review, 2 children's medications did not have a long term authorization completed by the physician. Evidence: Child #3 and Child #4 were missing authorization forms.
Plan of Correction:	Parents have been given the forms and the physicians haven't returned it to them