VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Busy Bee Child Care & Educational Ctr.
913 South 23rd Street
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 920-8633

Current Inspector: Kara Vaughan (703) 537-6241

Inspection Date: May 17, 2023

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 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed requirements for medication and teacher qualifications.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:30am-11:30am. There were 23 children directly supervised by 6 staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, playing with manipulatives, painting, playing outside, and washing hands. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kara Wright at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6241.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on record review, staff did not obtain a negative tuberculosis screening at least every two years. Evidence: Staff 1's most recent tuberculosis screening was conducted 12/24/20.
Plan of Correction:	Staff 1 stated that by 5/25/2023 she will get a copy of the negative tuberculosis screening done in December 2022. I will ensure that tuberculosis screenings and all other requirements are complied with, and are up to date and in files.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, children's files did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child 1's record did not contain the addresses for the two listed emergency contacts.
Plan of Correction:	Parents were notified and I will revise forms prior to filing them.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Based on record review, staff did not complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children. Evidence: The orientation for Staff 5 did not cover all required information.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will complete orientation training by 5/21/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A cabinet containing various spray cleaners and disinfectants was observed in the two year old classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Locking mechanism was fixed and spray cleaners and disinfectants were removed. The class leaders will report immediately if anything needs to be fixed or repaired.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-L
Description:	Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A box containing over the counter and prescription medication was observed in an unlocked box on a shelf in the office which was accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	An extra larger medicine with lock has been placed on a shelf and it is not accessible to children. The medicine boxes are kept in the director's office, and I will ensure the boxes are locked and out of reach of children.