Westgate Child Center
1613 Great Falls Street
Mclean, VA 22101
(703) 893-6372
Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032
Inspection Date:
Complaint Related: No
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on record review and staff interview, 1 of 5 staff files indicated that the center failed to obtain an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the 30th day of employment.
Evidence: There was no documentation of an out-of-state central registry check for Staff #3 hired on 04/19/2023.Plan of Correction: Staff #3 has now been a resident of Virginia for over 5 years.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A-8 Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Evidence: The center did not obtain a written care plan for Child #1 with a diagnosed food allergy, that included instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.Plan of Correction: Child has a written plan provided by a physician 11.20.23
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review, the center did not obtain all the required information for 5 of 5 staff records.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 are missing the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.
2. There was no documentation of orientation for Staff #4.Plan of Correction: Orientation and documentation of emergency contact is corrected. 11.16.23
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-E Description: Based on observation, the sandbox was not covered when not in use.
Evidence:
1. The playground's sandbox was not covered.
2. The playground's sandbox was not in use when the Inspector inspected the playground.
3. The director confirmed that the sandbox needs a cover.Plan of Correction: The sandbox is being covered by a temporary tarp while a permanent cover is being built. 11.16.23
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-L Description: Based on observation and interview, the facility did not ensure that all medication was kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the Lightning classroom, a red medication bag that stored an epi-pen and other medication for Child #1 was hanging on a hook in the classroom.
2. The red medication bag was not kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.Plan of Correction: All medications inside backpacks are now secured with a key lock. 11.20.23
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
