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Children's Int'l School -Alexandria

Inspection · 2022-10-13

Date
2022-10-13
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Jessica Eason
(804) 629-7489
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on October 13, 2022. There were 43 children present, with 9 staff supervising within the supervision guidelines. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, required posted documents, first aid supplies, evacuation drill logs, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 3 child records and 3 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.

Contact sheila.nelson@doe.virginia.gov or call 804-629-7489 if you have any questions regarding this inspection.

Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection.

Sheila Nelson
License Inspector
Virginia Department of Education
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
804-629-7489

Violations

11
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
Based on record review, the provider did not obtain a criminal history record check prior to the 1st day of their employment.
Evidence: Staff #2 (DOH 9/1/22) does not have documentation of criminal history check in file.
Plan of Correction: Documentation will be requested from staff person 11/3. If CHC can't be transferred sworn statement completed 11/3, w/finger prints paper.
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on record review, the central registry finding was not received within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 (DOH 9/19/22) did not have central registry results within 30 days of employment.
2. Staff #2 (DOH 9/19/22) did not have central registry result within 30 days of employment.
Plan of Correction: see note above
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on record review, staff record did not contain documentation of a negative
Tuberculosis (TB) test or screening at the time of employment.
Evidence: Record for Staff #2 (DOH 9/1/22) has no documentation of a TB test/screening at the time of inspection (10/13/22).
Plan of Correction: Staff #2 will be notified to get a new TB test & to submit results to me 11/7/22
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, potentially poisonous materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. Open shelves under the sink in Pre-K class have potentially poisonous materials that are accessible to children. There is only a curtain covering the materials.
2. Open shelves under the sink in the older 3?s class have potentially poisonous materials that are accessible to children. There is only a curtain covering the materials.
3. A Staff purse with medication inside was accessible to children.
4. The 2?s class has an unlocked cabinet under the sink with bottles of bleach and cleaning products inside.
Plan of Correction: We will move them now. Violation was corrected during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation, the electrical outlets did not have protective covers.
Evidence:
1. The 3-4?s class had an electrical outlet without protective cover in an area used by children.
2. The 2?s class had an electrical outlet in the block area without a protective cover.
Plan of Correction: I will get them covered now.
Violation was corrected during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Evidence: Child #2 did not have a written allergy plan with instruction from the physician.
Plan of Correction: Food allergy care plan will be given to all parents w/children who have food allergies, sensitivities.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation and interview, staff did not clean the diapering surface with soap and water and then sanitize after each use.

Evidence:
1. A cleaning bottle that contained soap and water was not available.
2. Staff #3 acknowledged wiping the diapering surface only with a bleach solution.
Plan of Correction: We will be sure to wash the surface first and then use bleach.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-G
Based on observation, medication was not labeled with the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given.
Evidence: Medication (Auri-9) had a handwritten label with name of child #2 on it.
Plan of Correction: All medication is labeled properly. Improperly stored returned.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-C
Based on record review, the center did not obtain written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions if diaper ointment or cream is used.
Evidence: Child #2 had no written parent authorization for diaper ointment.
Plan of Correction: Notice will be sent home to parent. Ointment use will close until form received.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Evidence: Child #2 did not have a written allergy plan with instruction from the physician.
Plan of Correction: All files reviewed & parents contacted to update paperwork week of 10/17.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
Evidence:
1. The Pre-K class had 12 children in attendance at the time of inspection (10/13/22) and no documentation of their arrival in the center for the day.
2. The Twos class had 9 children in attendance at the time of inspection (10/13/22) and no documentation of their arrival in the center for the day.
3. Staff #4 acknowledged no documentation of attendance had been completed for the day.
Plan of Correction: We will complete it now. Violation was corrected during the inspection.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services