VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Foundations Child Development Center, Inc.
3375 Berkmar Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-9218

Current Inspector: Michelle Argenbright (540) 848-4123

Inspection Date: June 4, 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 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 06/04/2024 from 10:20 AM to 2:00 PM. There were 97 children present, ranging in ages from infant to five years, with 16 staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and training, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, and special care and emergencies. A total of nine children?s records and nine staff?s records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.011-F
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to post documents required by the Superintendent in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The license posted expired on 11/04/2023. The inspection posted was dated 04/18/2023. The last inspection was dated 10/12/2023.
Plan of Correction:	The correct license was posted during the inspection. This inspection will be posted upon receipt. In the future the director will ensure the required documents are posted.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to request an updated fingerprint background check five years from the previous background check. Evidence: The record for staff one has a fingerprint background check dated 8/17/18.
Plan of Correction:	The fingerprints for staff 1 were updated on 6/11/24. In the future systems will be put in place to ensure staff background checks are updated every five years.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure staff records contained all the required information. Evidence: The record for staff 8, employment date 12/11/23, did not contain the two required references.
Plan of Correction:	References will be completed for staff 8. In the future references will be completed before hire.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff 8, employment date 12/11/23, does not have documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.
Plan of Correction:	Staff 8 will be required to complete the preservice training and all substitute teachers will be required to complete preservice training in the future.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A spray bottle of ProForce cleaner was on a shelf in the bathroom used by children.
Plan of Correction:	The hazardous substance was moved to a locked location. The teacher was reminded to keep all hazardous substances in a locked location.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-D
Description:	Based on observation, interview, and record review, the center failed to ensure in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director is regularly present. Evidence: In the 4's classroom, staff 8 was alone with children. The record did not contain documentation to demonstrate staff 8 qualified for program leader or program director.
Plan of Correction:	In the future the director will ensure that all substitute teachers meet lead qualifications.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-A
Description:	Based on observation, record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present have certification in CPR & first aid within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 and staff 8 were alone with children in a classroom. Staff 2's, employment date 8/15/13, CPR and first aid expired 03/2024. Staff 8, employment date 12/11/23, does not have CPR and first aid certification.
Plan of Correction:	CPR and first aid classes will be scheduled for staff 2 and 8 as soon as possible.