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Arlington County Public Schools Teen Parenting Program

Inspection · 2024-05-29

Date
2024-05-29
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sarah Zirzow
(703) 479-4675
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
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES
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

A monitoring inspection was initiated on May 29, 2024 at approximately 9:30am and concluded on May 29, 2024 at approximately 11:00am. There were a total of 19 children with 7 staff members present. Children were observed engaging in floor activities, interacting with teachers, and beginning circle time. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 4 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. Please contact me if you have any questions at Sarah.Zirzow@doe.virginia.gov or 703-479-4675.

Violations

9
Standard 22.1-289.011-F
Based on review, the center did not ensure that the license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

Evidence:
The current inspection notice was not posted. The inspection notice that was posted during inspection was dated 11/21/2022.
Plan of Correction: Board was relocated to board in Infant Center.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
1. Baby wash labeled ?keep out of reach of children? was accessible to children in the Cocomelon room, Sesame Street room, and extracurricular room.
2. Vaseline labeled ?keep out of reach of children? was accessible to children in the extracurricular room.
2. Disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer labeled ?keep out of reach of children? was accessible to children in the Cocomelon Room.
Plan of Correction: 1. Removed from center.
2. Removed from center.
3. Will keep in locked yellow cabinet.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Based on observation, the center did not ensure children's hands were washed with soap and running water before and after a diaper change.

Evidence:
Staff member in Baby Einstein's room did not wash the child's hands before or after a diaper change.
Plan of Correction: Reminded staff to always wash hands after each change.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-L
Based on observation, the center did not ensure medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
A prescription spray medication was in an unlocked cabinet in the Sesame Street classroom.
Plan of Correction: Staff reminded to lock all medicines. Spray sent home.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-G
Based on record review, the center did not ensure that documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills included the required information.

Evidence:
The documentation of drills only included the type of drill, date, and time. The missing required information was as follows:
-The identity of the person conducting the drill.
-The method used for notification of the drill.
-The number of staff participating.
-The number of children participating.
-Any special conditions simulated.
-The time it took to complete the drill.
-Problems encountered, if any.
-For emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions.
Plan of Correction: Downloaded updated forms. Will use the updated forms henceforth.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-G
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that when food is brought from home, the food container is clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

Evidence:
Food brought from home for two children in the refrigerator were not dated.
Plan of Correction: Sent notes to parents. Parents will inspect for labels.
Standard 8VAC20-780-570-A
Based on observation, the center did not ensure when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt was fastened securely.

Evidence:
Two children in the extracurricular room were placed in a highchair table and not secured with the protective belt.
Plan of Correction: Reminded staff to fasten seats.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on file review, the center did not ensure documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering.

Evidence:
1. File for Staff #1 only contained documentation for one reference check.
2. File for Staff #2 did not include documentation for any reference checks.
3. File for Staff #3 did not include documentation for any reference checks.
Plan of Correction: Requested written documentation per Human Resources.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the center did not keep a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs for each group of children.

Evidence:
One general attendance record is kept where the parents sign their child in and out each day. No attendance records were kept for each group of children.
Plan of Correction: Created forms for each class.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services