VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center
8100 Fordson Road
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 799-5760

Current Inspector: Kelly Patterson-Savittiere (703) 479-4746

Inspection Date: Feb. 23, 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 CareProvisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services 8VAC20-820 The License 8VAC20-820 Hearings Procedures 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor's records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with the program: Location on the www.childcareva.com website to report INJURY THAT REQUIRES OUTSIDE MEDICAL TREATMENT. Violations have been cited related to information submitted by the facility/provider of a report of an injury to a child while under the supervision of the facility/provider that required outside medical treatment. Please see the Violation Notice for more details. Reviewed wording for accident reports and medication authorization.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:10am-12:50pm. There were 110 children directly supervised by 18 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in tracing and gluing activities, exploring boxes, on a nature walk, playing hula hoops and ball activities in the gym and eating snack. Self care and hand-washing procedures were also observed. Positive guidence was observed when a friend needed help. There was an abundant supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on record review, documentation of child immunization was not obtained before the child attended the center. Evidence: Child A's record did not have immunization record by first date of attendance ( )
Plan of Correction:	We will make sure immunizations are in by start date. We will make sure start date is clear of records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on record review, one staff record did not contain documentation of a negative Tuberculosis ( TB) screening at least every two years. Evidence: Staff A's record contained documentation of a negative TB result dated 6/21 ( Expired 6/23)
Plan of Correction:	We will have staff due a new test this weekend.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-B-2
Description:	Based on interview, the center did not inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days , of any injury that occurs while child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Evidence: Incident occurred on 1/29/2024requiring outside medical attention. Inspector was notified 2/15/2024.
Plan of Correction:	The delay in reporting was due to a family emergency and unexpected absence of director. We have made a plan to have back up for Director if they are unable to report due to absence. This person will know where to enter information into the online form and call licensing inspector. The health nurse and FSW all review reports.