VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Adams International School
1655 Broad Street Road
Maidens, VA 23102
(804) 784-0141

Current Inspector: Lauren Bickford (540) 280-0742

Inspection Date: April 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 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 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on April 23rd, 2024. Two inspectors were on site from approximately 10:25am until 1:15pm. There were 37 children present with 4 staff supervising. There was a total of two classrooms visited, ranging in ages from preschool to school age. Children were observed in variety of activities in school topic studies such as geography, math, art, spelling and reading. Children were also playing outside in the fields on the property and riding bikes. Inspectors interacted with staff and children in care. Staff interacted with children in a positive and caring manner. The inspectors reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of five child records and four staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions, please reach out to the licensing inspector Lauren Bickford, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 540-280-0742 lauren.bickford@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member completed a national fingerprint check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. The national fingerprint check for Staff #4, employed 8/14/2023, did not contain results in the file. 2. Director stated that fingerprints were requested. However, the director could not obtain documentation to be reviewed.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director, all background checks will be requested.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not obtain the search results of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Review of the sworn statement for staff #4 documented two states in which staff #4 resided in the preceding five years. 2. The record of staff #4 did not contain documentation of an out of state central registry request. 3. Director stated that out of state central registry searches had not been requested.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director, all background checks will be requested.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for all staff. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4, employed 8/14/2023, did not contain the results of a central registry background, exceeding 30 days from employment. 2. The director stated they did not have documentation of a follow up as to the status of the request after 30 days from employment when the results had not been received.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director, all background checks will be requested.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain an immunization record before the child attended the center. Evidence: 1. Child #2 (date of attendance 1/3/2024) had documentation of the most recent immunization record dated 3/4/24 from the physician. 2. Child #2 did not have any additional immunization records in the file.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director, child records will be updated as required.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of four staff records, the center did not ensure documentation of tuberculosis screening was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The documentation for staff #3 (date of hire 4/15/24) was dated for 1/30/24. 2. The documentation for staff #4 (date of hire 8/14/23) was dated for 6/30/23.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director, moving forward TB screens will be requested prior to hire date or by day one.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on review of records and documentation, the center failed to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1 (date of attendance 8/14/23) contained written documentation from the child?s physician and parent that the child had diagnosed food allergies. The record did not contain the required written care plan. 2. Administration acknowledged that the child did not have a written care plan in the record.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director, the medical provider will be asked for plan for the child.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-90--A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a signed agreement between parent and the center by the first day of the child?s attendance. Evidence: The written agreement for child #2 (date of attendance 1/3/24) was dated 2/16/24.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director, child records will be updated as required.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous materials such as cleaning materials and insecticides/pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The cabinet above the sink located in the kitchen area located in the red school house contained cleaning substances that were unlocked making items accessible to children. 2. Located in the outside shed, multiple cans of insect spray, glass cleaner and other cleaning materials were observed unlocked on a shelf. Children were observed going in and out of the area.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director, they have been removed and will be secured.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-I
Description:	Based on record review of the medications stored for administration to children, the center failed to ensure that they have obtained current written parent permission for administering medication. Evidence: 1. Child #6 had an expired parent medication authorization signed and dated from 8/21/23- 2/21/24, giving authorization for provider to administer prescription medication. Child #6 had prescribed medication on site. 2. Documentation of child?s record of administered medication was reviewed and medicine was given after expiration date of medication authorization form.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director, renewal has been requested of parents.