VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Innovation Station Child Development Center
500 Dulany Street
Jefferson Building Suite 1
Alexandria, VA 22314
(571) 272-2880

Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678

Inspection Date: Sept. 25, 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 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 8VAC20-790 Introduction 8VAC20-790 Administration 8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training 8VAC20-790 Physical Plant 8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision 8VAC20-790 Programs 8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies 8VAC20-790 Special Services

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with Administration: Water testing results submitted

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated and completed on 09/25/24, as a part of the licensure process. The on-site inspection began at 11:00 AM and ended at 2:24 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 108 children present and 22 staff. The inspector reviewed 6 children?s records and 6 staff records on-site. This inspection included; document review, tour of the facility, interviews, observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 10/4/24. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-E
Description:	The center's procedures for administering medication shall allow for long-term prescription drug use with written authorization from the child's physician and parent. The long term authorization for one medication authorizes a different medication than what is present at the center for Child #1.
Plan of Correction:	Parent was notified on 9/30/24 and given the VA Health form to update reflecting the allergy by the physician. Parent was notified on 9/30/24 and given a new form to reflect the medication on hand.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Description:	The center shall maintain a written record of the children's serios and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include; the date and time when parents were notified and any future action to prevent recurrence. 1 of 6 reports reviewed did not include any future action to prevent recurrence. 1 of 6 reports reviewed was dated 8/14/24; however, the parent signed and dated the report 9/11/24. 1 of 6 reports reviewed had the time of injury recorded as the same time the parent was notified.
Plan of Correction:	Documentation of injuries will be made on the day of occurrence and any action to prevent recurrence on the same day. Parents will sign occurrence on the day of the incident. Parents will be notified of occurrence before the report is completed to reflect the different times.