Inspection · 2024-04-24
Date
2024-04-24
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Kara Vaughan
(703) 537-6241
(703) 537-6241
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
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted on 4/18/24 and 4/24/2024 in response to a complaint about central registry search results. Staff records and children records were reviewed during the investigation. There was no evidence to support the complaint and it is deemed "not valid". Non complaint related violations were cited and can be found on the violation notice.
Please contact Kara Vaughan at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov with questions regarding this inspection.
Please submit your plan of correction within five business days in order for it to be included on the public website.
Violations
8Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on record review, the center failed to obtain out of state criminal history checks or central registry checks from all required states that the employee has lived in in the preceding five years.
Evidence:
Staff 1 has listed California, Colorado and Maryland as states of previous residence, but the record for Staff 1 did not contain the results of criminal history or central registry requests for any of the listed states.
Evidence:
Staff 1 has listed California, Colorado and Maryland as states of previous residence, but the record for Staff 1 did not contain the results of criminal history or central registry requests for any of the listed states.
Plan of Correction: Staff 1 has filled new form and will resubmit it once the notarization is done.
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for each enrolled child.
Evidence:
There was no documentation of a physical examination for Child 2 or Child 3.
Evidence:
There was no documentation of a physical examination for Child 2 or Child 3.
Plan of Correction: We do have these 2 kids' physical documents. Staff, Isabel discharges it while changing kids file folder. We have inform kids mom to get a copy from physician on 04/25/24
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-B
REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation ,during the center's hours of operation there was not one adult on on the premises in charge of the administration of the center.
Evidence:
On 4/24/2024 Staff 1 was the only staff member present and the staff member was working in the capacity of a teacher during the inspection.
Based on observation ,during the center's hours of operation there was not one adult on on the premises in charge of the administration of the center.
Evidence:
On 4/24/2024 Staff 1 was the only staff member present and the staff member was working in the capacity of a teacher during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: On 04/24/24, I was on the way to Astar Explorer facility. But huge accident has blocked all lanes. No matter or what, I have to prepared for such thing happen.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-C
REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation, there was not always on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them.
Evidence/:
On the date of inspection the only staff member present at the beginning of the inspection was Staff 1. Staff 1's record does not contain documentation of education or experience that qualifies Staff 1 as a program leader.
Based on observation, there was not always on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them.
Evidence/:
On the date of inspection the only staff member present at the beginning of the inspection was Staff 1. Staff 1's record does not contain documentation of education or experience that qualifies Staff 1 as a program leader.
Plan of Correction: In the real world, very often environment change can ruin prearranged plan. On 04/24/24, I was on the way to Astar Explorer facility. But huge
accident has blocked all lanes. (Please see the picture of a warning sign.) However, we still have to prepare for such a unforeseen situation and get prepared.
accident has blocked all lanes. (Please see the picture of a warning sign.) However, we still have to prepare for such a unforeseen situation and get prepared.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-F
REPEAT VIOLATION
1. On 4/24/2024 children were observed throughout the inspection running between classrooms unattended by staff.
2. Staff 1 was observed leaving children to be supervised by a visiting non-staff member who is not authorized to supervise children independently from staff.
1. On 4/24/2024 children were observed throughout the inspection running between classrooms unattended by staff.
2. Staff 1 was observed leaving children to be supervised by a visiting non-staff member who is not authorized to supervise children independently from staff.
Plan of Correction: We do not know our staff should be with the teachers from Farifax public schools to train our 2-speech-delay kids. The therapees asked for a private room to teach these 2 kids.
Standard 8VAC20-780-50-A
Based on observation, staff and children's records were not treated confidentially.
Evidence:
On 4/18/2024 the child day center was unoccupied by staff but, unlocked and open to the public with all child and staff records accessible. Written attendance including the first and last names of children in care was visible on the counter.
Evidence:
On 4/18/2024 the child day center was unoccupied by staff but, unlocked and open to the public with all child and staff records accessible. Written attendance including the first and last names of children in care was visible on the counter.
Plan of Correction: We have a locked cabinet to keep staff and children files. but we do have a daily attendance book in the front. We will close the iron door when kids are in the pay area
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-J
Based on observation, tables were not cleaned and sanitized prior to being used for eating.
Evidence:
Children were observed using a table for activities and then used it to eat lunch. It was not cleaned and sanitized before being used for eating.
Evidence:
Children were observed using a table for activities and then used it to eat lunch. It was not cleaned and sanitized before being used for eating.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
Child 2 and Child 3's record did not contain the address or last name of the second listed emergency contact.
Evidence:
Child 2 and Child 3's record did not contain the address or last name of the second listed emergency contact.
Plan of Correction: All the teachers and staffs have been taught and train again.