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Crystal City Children's Center

Inspection · 2024-05-20

Date
2024-05-20
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Keesha Minor
(571) 596-3660
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 5/20/2024 at 11:19am. There were 49 children (infants to 5 years) directly supervised by 20 staff. The physical plant, 2 staff records, 5 children?s records, 0 children's medications and medication authorization records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, listening to stories, playing outside, eating lunch, and preparing for and taking naps. 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. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector. Keesha Minor (keesha.minor@doe.virginia.gov) 571-596-3660.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1) observed disinfectants in an unlocked cabinet in the Toddler 2 room.
2) observed Lysol, Clorox, disinfectants in an unlocked cabinet in the Pre K room.
3) observed Clorox wipes in an unlocked cabinet in the Twos room.
Plan of Correction: The cabinets were locked during the inspection and remind teachers to ensure all cleaning solutions must be kept in a locked cabinet.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-L
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: observed that the children's medication was kept in a backpack with ziploc bags, and not locked in any way to prevent access by children.
Plan of Correction: The medication was stored in one of the backpack's compartments and secured using a luggage lock to prevent access by children.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-C
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that diaper ointments or creams were labeled with the child's name.
Evidence: observed that there was diaper cream in the Toddler 1 classroom that was not labeled with the child's name.
Plan of Correction: The diaper cream was labeled and reminded all staff to ensure all diaper cream is labeled correctly.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children's records were maintained with the required minimum information.
Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that child 2 did not have documentation of addresses for their emergency contact.
Plan of Correction: The center director immediately messaged the family to request the complete addresses of their emergency contacts.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services