VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

SACC at Daniels Run
3705 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 279-8460

Current Inspector: Ariel Hayes (804) 629-7124

Inspection Date: Oct. 17, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A self reported inspection regarding behavioral guidance and outside requirements was initiated on 10/17/2023 and concluded on 10/26/2023. There were a total of 32 children with 3 staff members present. Children were observed engaged in several activities throughout the two SACC classrooms. Information gathered during the investigation determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. The self-reported incident was deemed valid. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today in order for it to be included on the website. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the inspector at Ariel.Hayes@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-7124.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-380-A-1
Description:	Based on staff interviews, the center did not ensure minimum outdoor activity time limits were met. Evidence: Staff confirmed that the children did not go outside across a two week time span.
Plan of Correction:	Outside time will be provided according to the standards for before and after school; and on non-school days.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-400-A
Description:	Based on interviews, the center did not promote the child?s physical, intellectual, emotional, social wellbeing and growth. Staff did not interact with the child to provide needed help, comfort, and support including, respecting personal privacy. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 did not respect the personal privacy of several children when staff #1 tickled children throughout the current school year. 2. Staff #1 was asked to stop tickling at least two children as it was not welcomed. Staff interviews confirmed the tickling did not stop.
Plan of Correction:	The Regional Supervisor will meet with the staff to provide guidance on best practices to promote children's physical, intellectual, emotional, social wellbeing and growth. Best practices will include strategies for developing appropriate and professional relationships with children, interacting with children to provide help, comfort, and support, and respecting personal privacy and boundaries. The Regional Supervisor will review the VDOE licensing standards with the staff. The Fairfax County Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics as they relate to SACC, and the SACC Principles for Teachers and Core Values will also be reviewed. The staff member will be required to attend training on Professionalism in SACC. The Regional Supervisor will conduct both announced and unannounced site visits to observe and monitor the staff's interactions with children. Regional Supervisors will review with all staff program-wide best practices and strategies for developing appropriate and professional relationships with children, interacting with children to provide help, comfort, and support, and respecting personal privacy and boundaries. The Fairfax County Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics as they relate to SACC will also be reviewed.