VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Horizon Child Development, Inc
4600 Holly Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 222-0900

Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032

Inspection Date: Nov. 2, 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:

Discussed with the Director: fence on toddler playground leaning, allergy list, and paint.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/2/2023 from 11:11 am-1:56 pm. There were 78 children (infants-5yrs.) supervised by 14 direct care staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 7 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, storytime, and eating lunch. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. Please submit your plan of correction within 5 business days for it to be included on the website. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.058
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that a building built before 2015 and serving preschool-age children is equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. The building was built prior to 2015. 2. The center currently provides care for children who are preschool-age. 3. The administration confirmed that the center has gotten a carbon monoxide detector, however, it has not been installed.
Plan of Correction:	Waiting for the maintance man to come and install. He's short staffed and called on April 18, 2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview, a sworn statement was not completed prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: The sworn statement for Staff #2 is dated 6/26/2023 and the employment date for Staff #2 is 06/21/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected day of inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, 1 of 5 staff files indicated that the facility has not ensured that each staff member has submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The tuberculosis test documentation on file for Staff #1 was dated 06/09/2023. 2. The employment date for Staff #1 was listed in their record as 08/02/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Staff hire date was 6/9/23 and officially started working with children on 8/2/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, outside were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: On the toddler playground, a tree root is exposed causing a tripping hazard.
Plan of Correction:	Mulch was scheduled for 10/20/23 but was rescheduled for 11/9/23 due to heavy rain on 10/20/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In Classroom B, a small container of bleach, a spray bottle of bleach water, a spray bottle of glass cleaner, and a bottle of all-purpose cleaner were stored under the classroom sink cabinet unlocked.
Plan of Correction:	Remind staff in the 6 weeks to 6-month-old classroom to lock cabinet after each diaper change.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-D
Description:	Based on observation, cleaning and sanitizing materials were not stored in areas physically separate from food and food utensils. Evidence: A small container of bleach, a spray bottle of bleach water, a spray bottle of glass cleaner, and a bottle of all-purpose cleaner were stored in Classroom B's sink cabinet, next to a bag of veggie straws and a container of white plastic spoons.
Plan of Correction:	Remind staff not to store her home snacks in the sink cabinets.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the center failed to have adequate resilient surfacing as required in the fall zones underneath and surrounding equipment. Evidence: 1. There was no resilient surfacing at the bottom of two slides on the toddler's playground. 2. There was no resilient surfacing at the bottom of three slides on the 3-year-old, 4-year-old, and before and after school playground.
Plan of Correction:	Mulch was scheduled for 10/20/23 but was rescheduled for 11/9/23, due to heavy rain on 10/20/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, hand washing procedures were not followed. Evidence: 1. Staff A was observed not washing their hands after changing Child A's diaper. 2. Staff A was observed returning Child A to the group without washing Child A's hands after diapering.
Plan of Correction:	Remind staff not to panic due to Inspector standing behind her or in her space.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-G
Description:	Based on record review and interview, documentation was not maintained for emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: There was no documentation of a July 2023 evacuation drill being practiced.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected day of inspection.