VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Garden School
13710 Milestone Court
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 969-5435

Current Inspector: Angela Dudek (804) 629-8167

Inspection Date: Nov. 14, 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 During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

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:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 11/14/24. The inspection began at 1:05pm and ended at 2:10pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 10 children present and 3 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 3 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and 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 12/2/24. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-3
Description:	For staff hired after 7/1/24, the Centerr is required to request a Central Registry check prior to employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that the Central Registry check had been requested prior to hire.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	The Center is required to obtain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff prior to date of hire. Evidence: The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement prior to the date of hire.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to obtain documentation for child records that includes proof of birth and the name, address and phone number for 2 people to call in case of an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1)The record for Child #1 did not contain proof of birth and the record for Child #2 did not contain the name, address and phone number of 2 emergency contacts. 2)The record for Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain the address for an emergency contact.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	The Center is required to maintain documentation for each staff member that includes documentation of the name, address and phone number of a person to be notified of in an emergency; and documentation that they possess the education and experience required by the job position. Evidence: The center did not have documentation for Staff #2 of an emergency contact or that that they possess the education and experience required by the job position.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to ensure that staff complete orientation prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of orientation completion over a month after beginning employment.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-E
Description:	The Center is required to ensure that staff complete a First Aid and CPR orientation appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of a completed First Aid and CPR orientation within 30 days of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-A
Description:	(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to ensure they have an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official. Evidence: The center did not have a fire inspection completed within the last year.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-B
Description:	(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to ensure that they receive annual approval from the health department or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for water supply, sewage disposal system and food service if applicable. Evidence: The center did not have a health inspection completed within the last year.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.