VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Lake Ridge Creative Preschool and Summer Camp
12400 Oakwood Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-1593

Current Inspector: Beth Velke (804) 629-8302

Inspection Date: May 6, 2024

Complaint Related: 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 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/6/24 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. with the office manager. There were 38 children in care, ranging in age from three to five-years-old, supervised by six staff. The children were observed in circle time. Five child records and five staff records were reviewed. The Center has five staff with current certification in CPR and First Aid, and four staff trained in Daily Health Observation Training. Two medications and authorization forms were reviewed, and the center has two staff current in Medication Administration Training (MAT). Required postings were observed. The attendance, menu, and emergency drill log were reviewed. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery-operated radio were observed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Beth Velke, at beth.velke@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-8302. Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by 5 p.m. 5/22/24.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a national, fingerprint-based criminal history record check every five years from the date of the last check for all staff. Evidence: The most recent fingerprint results on record for Staff #2 were dated 4/12/18.
Plan of Correction:	Fingerprint appointment will be scheduled for updated criminal history record check.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the center did not obtain out of state central registry background checks for staff that has resided outside of Virginia in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record for Staff #5, with an employment date of 8/14/23, contained documentation that the staff member had resided in Connecticut within the past five years. The record did not contain documentation of the results of a central registry check within 30 days of employment from Connecticut.
Plan of Correction:	Will obtain out of state background checks on staff that resided outside of Virginia as listed on sworn disclosure.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff prior to employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #5 with a start date of 08/14/23, the sworn statement on record was dated 8/21/23.
Plan of Correction:	New hires will complete sworn disclosure statement prior to start date.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on a review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening for staff at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: The record for Staff # 5, with a start date of 8/14/23, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 9/6/23.
Plan of Correction:	TB screening will be completed prior to start date for employees.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-G
Description:	Based on a review of medications onsite, one medication was not properly labeled. Evidence: In the downstairs classroom, an over-the-counter eye drop medication was not labeled with the child's name.
Plan of Correction:	Name has been added to medication.