VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

First Baptist Church of Clarendon Child Development Center
1306 N. Highland Street
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 522-6477

Current Inspector: Leslie Perez (703) 537-6013

Inspection Date: March 6, 2024

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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with the director that she should consider obtaining additional help to assist her in maintaining compliance with staff records, children's records, and maintaining the health and safety of the classrooms. The following items were also discussed: 1) Attendance records must be maintained as children arrive and leave the child care facility. 2) Staff purses should be kept out of reach of children, especially when they contain medications and/or cosmetics. 3) Staff should always know where emergency medications are kept so that they could be accessed immediately in the event of an emergency. 4) Staff medications, supplements, vitamins, etc. should kept in a locked place and inaccessible to children at all times. 5) Children's medications shall be kept in a locked place, unless specifically required in writing by a physician.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 3/6/2024 from 9:45am to 12pm. There were 107 (4 mos to 5yrs) directly supervised by 24 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 10 children?s records, 2 children's medications and medication authorization records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, listening to stories, playing inside, individual activities, socializing, interacting with staff, going for a walk, and preparing for lunch. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was a sufficient supply of books, toys, and materials for the children. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector. Keesha Minor (keesha.minor@doe.virginia.gov) or 571-596-3660.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: reviewed 2 staff records and found that Staff 2 has been employed since 3/1/24 and did not have documentation of a TB screening.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children's records were maintained with the required information. Evidence: reviewed 10 children's records and found that: 1) Child 4 did not have documentation of 2 emergency contacts. 2) Child 1 did not have documentation of viewing the child's proof of identity, and has been in attendance since 1/2/24.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff records were maintained with the required minimum information. Evidence: reviewed 2 staff records and found that: 1) Staff 2, employed since 3/1/24, did not have documentation of emergency contact information or 2 reference checks 2) Staff 1, employed since 12/11/23, did not have documentation of a second reference check
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on review and observation, the facility did not ensure that they maintained a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: reviewed the attendance sheets and observed the following rooms: 1) Lucky Ducklings room attendance had 10 children documented as "arrived", but 17 children were in the classroom. 2) Nature Explorers attendance had 13 children documented as "arrived", but 18 children were in the classroom. 3) Room A had 6 children documented as "arrived", but 7 children were in the classroom. 4) Wildflowers room attendance had 8 children, but 12 children were in the classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: observed in the Lady Bugs room a window screen at the rear of the classroom that had a large slash approximately 7-10 inches wide.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) observed Zevo insect killer accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the Natures Explorers classroom 2) observed hand sanitizer accessible to children in Puma classroom 3) observed hand sanitizer and hand lotion both marked keep out of reach of children in the Wildflowers room. 4) observed Lysol spray in an unlocked lower cabinet in the Spring Blossoms classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-H
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents shall not be stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children. Evidence: observed in the Caterpillars room, a staff purse that contained prescription medication, and in all preschool classrooms, staff purses stored accessible to children on either hooks, or in unlocked cabinets.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-A
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, staff did not ensure that when supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: observed and identified through staff statements that staff in the Lucky Duck classroom did not know where a child's emergency medication was located. Staff spent approximately 7-8 minutes looking for it before telling the inspector that they did not know where it was kept.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: the Caterpillars classroom had a lock on the diaper disposal canister that had to be unlatched by hand, in order for staff to use the foot pedal to open the canister.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-L
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) Observed Child 11's albuterol in an unlocked cabinet in the Wildflowers room. 2) Observed cough suppressant medication accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the Wildflowers room. 3) Observed airborne immune support in an unlocked cabinet in the Nature Explorers classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-B
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that when sunscreen is used, it is labeled with the child's name. Evidence: observed sunscreen that was not labeled with the child's name in the Wildflowers classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-C
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that when diaper ointment or cream is used, it is given with parental authorization. Evidence: the facility did not ensure that they obtained parental authorization for Vaseline and generic petroleum jelly for Child #12 in the Wildflowers classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-D
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that if insect repellent is used, it is labeled with the child's name. Evidence: observed that the insect repellent in the Nature Explorers room was not labeled with the child's name.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.