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Children of America- Manassas Bull Run

Inspection · 2024-01-24

Date
2024-01-24
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Angela Dudek
(804) 629-8167
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.
8VAC20-820 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

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 1/24/2024 at 1pm. There were 45 (infants to preschoolers) directly supervised by 16 staff. The physical plant, 2 staff records, 5 children?s records, no children's medications and medication authorization records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed napping and interacting quietly with staff. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was a sufficient supply of books, toys, and materials for the children. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. Please add your correction statements and dates, then sign all pages of the report and return to the licensing office within 5 business days. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector.

Violations

6
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence: observed in the Pre-K classroom, peeling paint on the wall and accessible to children.
Plan of Correction: Monday 1/29/24, a member of the facilities came out to the center and patched up and repainted the wall.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: observed cabinet with a safety lock that was not properly engaged in preschool 2a which had 1 cleaning agent and 1 disinfectant.
Plan of Correction: The safety lock was on the cabinet and appeared to be closed, when the inspector opened the cabinet, it came open immediately as the lock had not been closed completely to ensure the locking mechanism had been engaged.

Ordered replacement cabinet locks as it was apparent that the lock in use was not the right size to ensure the cabinet was securely always locked.

Removed hazardous substance on 01/24/2024. Ordered locks on 1/24/24 to replace inadequate locks.

Received and replaced on 2/5/2024.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-D
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single service articles and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food.
Evidence: observed in the Pre-K classroom, an unlocked cabinet with a cleaning spray and a disinfectant spray next to a bag of snacks for children.
Plan of Correction: Removed snack and locked the cabinet. reminded all staff that there should not be any outside food stored in the classrooms.
Standard 8VAC20-780-450-A
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that cribs, cots, mats and beds shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover and a one-piece covering which is open on three edges.
Evidence: observed in the Pre-K room, a child sleeping on a cot without a bottom cover.
Plan of Correction: Teachers and parents have been reminded that a sheet and, or second blanket is required to be put down first before the child lays down.
Standard 8VAC20-780-540-B
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the first aid kit is easily accessible to staff and not to children.
Evidence: observed that the first aid kit was in the bathroom, accessible to preschoolers to school-agers during the morning session.
Plan of Correction: Immediately after inspection was completed the entire bag was moved to a non-accessible location in classroom on 1/24/24.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on review, the facility did not ensure that evacuation drills were practiced monthly.
Evidence: reviewed the facility's emergency evacuation drill log and found that they did not conduct an emergency evacuation drill in October 2023.
Plan of Correction: Center emergency evacuation drills will be logged immediately after drill has been completed.
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