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Metaphor International School

Inspection · 2021-03-31

Date
2021-03-31
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Mahrukh Aziz
(571) 835-4718
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

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Inspector Notes

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 3/31/2021, and concluded on 4/13/2021, approximately from 10:40 am to 11:50 am. There were 55 children supervised by 8 direct care staff. The inspector emailed the provider a list of items required to complete the inspection.

The physical plant, 6 staff records, 5 children?s records, children activities, children's activities, emergency procedures, drills and supplies were inspected. During the inspection, children were group learning activities. The interactions between the children and caregivers were seen to be positive and constructive in nature.

The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance Child Care Programs.

Violations were observed during the inspection.

If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please call or email.

Eureka Nance, Licensing Inspector
703-638-5968
eureka.nance@dss.virginia.gov

Violations

3
Standard 22VAC40-185-160-C
Based on staff records review, the center did not maintain at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening.
Evidence:
1. Staff #4 tuberculosis screening expired on 9/11/2017.
2. Staff #5 tuberculosis screening expired on 1/19/2019.
Plan of Correction: Staff #4 and #5 attached
Standard 22VAC40-185-50-B
Based on staff records review, the center did not maintain records and reports on staff required and made accessible for two years after termination of services or separation from employment unless specified otherwise.
Evidence: Staff #6 (date of hire 2/2021) did not have a record available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Staff #6 attached
Standard 63.2(17)-1720.1-A
Based on staff records review, the center did not obtain that each staff member had 5 year repeat checks in record.
Evidence: Staff #2 (date of hire 9/18/2014) central registry results expired on 4/18/2015. A repeat central registry results was not in record available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Staff #2 attached
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services