VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Green Hedges School
415 Windover Avenue
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-8323

Current Inspector: Eureka Nance (703) 638-5968

Inspection Date: Dec. 13, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on December 13, 2023 approximately 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. There were 44 children and 12 staff present. A walk-through of the physical plant was conducted of four classrooms. The children were observed resting. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today's visit. Licensing inspector monitored supervision of children, physical plant, staff/child ratios, adequate and approved space, programming, and nutrition. A review on medications on-site. A review of 2 child records and 6 staff records were reviewed. 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. Please submit plan of corrections within 5 business days in order for it to be included on the website. Please contact me if you have any questions. Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 703-638-568 eureka.nance@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Systemic Deficiency Based on staff records review, 3 out of 6 records reviewed did not contain documentation of every 5 years check of criminal history and central registry results. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 central registry results expired on 8/16/2023 and criminal history registry expired on 6/20/2023. 2. Staff # 2 central registry results expired on 10/04/2023 and criminal history registry expired on 4/6/2023. 3. Staff #5 central registry results expired on 8/17/2023. 4. Staff #1 and #2 were in the classroom caring and supervision the children during the inspection. The center continue to employ staff members who were in control of, or supervising children and thereafter who did not have repeated every 5 years background check results.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Systemic Deficiency Based on staff records review, 1 out of 6 records did not contain documentation of an out of state central registry results by the end of 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (date of employment 815/2023) did not have documentation of a out of state central registry results. 2. Staff #4 was directly supervising children during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Systemic Deficiency Based on staff records review, 3 out of 6 records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for each staff member and individual at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of employment 6/26/2023) did not have accessible in record during the inspection documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 2. Staff #4 (date of employment 8/15/2023) did not have accessible in record during the inspection documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 3. Staff #5 did not have accessible in record during the inspection documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Systemic Deficiency Based on staff records review, 1 out of 6 records, the center did not maintain documentation of a tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 tuberculosis screening expired on 9/10/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Systemic Deficiency Based on staff records review, the center did not obtain for each staff record documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. Evidence: 1. Staff #3, #4, and #5 did not have documentation of two or more reference checks in record available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Based on staff records review, the center did not ensure staff completed orientation training in prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of employment 6/26/2023 did not have documentation of complete orientation training.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.