VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

NVFS Child Development Center
10056 Dean Drive
#100
Manassas, VA 20110
(571) 748-2780

Current Inspector: Angela Dudek (804) 629-8167

Inspection Date: July 23, 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. 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new. Provided consultation on the following: 8VAC20-780-160A TB tests must dated within 30 days of hire. 8VAC20-780-290 Surge protector outlets should have covers.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 7/23/24. The on-site inspection began at 9:45am and ended at 11:00am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 12 children present and 4 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 3 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 7/31/24. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-A
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that playgrounds should be located and designed to protect children from hazards. Evidence: 1)On the right side of the playground, there are 7 rubber tiles that are curled up in a way that they could cause a tripping hazard. 2)On the left side of the playground, there are 7 rubber tiles with gapping in between that could cause a tripping hazard.
Plan of Correction:	Center Manager notified the Agency's Workplace Solutions manager via email about the violations and requested that immediate repairs are done to the playground environment to ensure the protection of children from hazards.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-F
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: Upon entry to the center, a child was observed sitting on the floor directly in front of the front door to the center and behind a half wall where no staff member was able to see the child.
Plan of Correction:	Center Manager reminded all staff to always position themselves in the classroom to guarantee that sight and sound supervision are maintained at all times. Staff were also informed to always ensure that they are aware of where all children are located and what they are doing during all indoor and outdoor experiences and especially during transitions of activities.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-E
Description:	Based on review of 2 medications and medication authorizations, the center did not ensure they follow the policy for administration of medication that requires written medication authorization should be given from the child?s physician and parent for a long term medication. Evidence: For a medication for Child #1, no dates of authorization were given from the physician.
Plan of Correction:	Center Manager informed Teachers to notify the parent about the missing dates of authorization on the Medication Authorization Form and requested that the portion is immediately completed by the child's physician and returned to the center.