VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Children of America Prince William
13871 Hedgewood Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 583-4708

Current Inspector: Sharon Allen (540) 272-2941

Inspection Date: Aug. 27, 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 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS (8VAC20-770) 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 08/27/2024. The on-site inspection began at 11:30 am and ended at 2:30 pm.The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 64 children present and 13 staff. The inspector reviewed eight children?s records and eight staff records on-site. This inspection included: ? document review ? tour of the facility ? interviews ? 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 09/13/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on review of attendance records it was determined that the arrival and departure of each child was not documented as it occurs. Evidence: There were four children documented present on the attendance record of the older two year old room. However, there were five children physically present in the classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Teachers have reviewed policy, as children arrive and departure from school, it will be documented on roll call sheets. A member of management will conduct a daily check of each classroom's roll call sheet along with name to face count.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation of the playground it was determined that not all areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in safe condition. Evidence: There is a 12 inch rip of the playground turf in front of the large slide.
Plan of Correction:	On 8/27/24, maintenance placed a covering over the rip until other repairs are completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-430-B
Description:	Based on observation of the toddler classroom it was determined that there was not always an adequate supply of materials and equipment for each age group. Evidence: The book shelf in the Toddler room was empty. The kitchen set in the Toddler room was empty and did not have any equipment to accompany the social living area.
Plan of Correction:	Classroom materials have been ordered to replenish the missing items and will always be accessible to children.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation it was determined that not all procedures for diapering were followed. Evidence: 1.) Two soiled diapers were observed in the handwashing sink of the younger infant room. 2.) Craft supplies and a stuffed toy was observed on the diapering surface in the older two year old room.
Plan of Correction:	On 8/28/24, the teachers reviewed the proper diaper changing procedures which includes properly disposing diapers as well as the importance of keeping the surface clear of any materials. Posters are listed in the classrooms.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-A
Description:	Based on observation of the older infant room it was determined that protective belts were not always used and securely fastened for children in infant seats. Evidence: Child A was observed in a feeding chair and was not fastened with the protective belt.
Plan of Correction:	On 8/28/24, the proper feeding requirements and safety for infants was discussed and revisited by the director with all teachers.