VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Happy Hearts Children's Center
2730 Centreville Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-3880

Current Inspector: Kelly Patterson-Savittiere (703) 479-4746

Inspection Date: Nov. 20, 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 CareProvisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services 8VAC20-820 The License 8VAC20-820 Hearings Procedures 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor's records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed: Toddler circle time expectations Age appropriate activities Restriction on movement with equipment/ use of high chairs during learning activities Manufacture guidelines for use of equipment/ lap belts In person CPR classes and skills test Documenting parent requests as needed. Teacher engagement with younger children

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 8:30 am-10:30 am. There were 43 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 9 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in parent drop off, group play, reading books, circle time and eating snack. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an ample supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on review of records, one staff record did not contain documentation of a completed Sworn Disclosure (SDS) prior to hire. Evidence: Staff A - record contained a completed SDS that expired 4/2023.
Plan of Correction:	I will have them do today. Printed during inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Evidence: Staff in toddler classroom did not wash hands before and after changing diaper of child.
Plan of Correction:	We will remind substitutes that hands need to be washed after each diaper change.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Staff in toddler room did not clean and sanitize the diaper changing pad after using.
Plan of Correction:	We already have new pad. We will switch to new one.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, a nonabsorbent surface for diapering was not used. Evidence: The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom had a tear, making it no longer nonabsorbent.
Plan of Correction:	Remind substitutes that the diaper changing pad needs to be cleaned and sanitized after each diaper change.