VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Building Blocks II Day School
3022 Woodlawn Ave
Falls church, VA 22042
(703) 237-0312

Current Inspector: Jessica Willis (571) 352-1453

Inspection Date: Aug. 9, 2022

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.

Technical Assistance:

Technical Assistance was given to center management about crib sheets

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 08/09/2022 from 10:00am-1:00pm. There were 39 children supervised by 12 direct care staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in circle time, singing, dancing, playing outside, and eating snack. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on a record review and staff interview, the center failed to ensure that a tuberculosis screening was updated at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 last tuberculosis screening on file was dated 08/03/2020. 2. Staff #3 last tuberculosis screening on file was dated 06/11/2020. 3. Staff #4 last tuberculosis screening on file was dated 06/03/2020.
Plan of Correction:	Will remind teachers ahead of time when TB Test will expire.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The under covering underneath the resilient surfacing on the owls playground was exposed in two places; causing a tripping hazard for the children in care.
Plan of Correction:	I will rearrange and cut material that is showing and put mulch on top.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, disposable diapers are not being disposed in a leak-proof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: In the Geese classroom, disposable diapers were not disposed in a trash can that is foot-operated.
Plan of Correction:	Will purchase today, 8/9/2022.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-E
Description:	Based medication review, the center did not follow procedures for preventing the use of outdated medication. Evidence: Child #6 emergency medication expired 6/2022 and medication had not been returned to the parent.
Plan of Correction:	Called parent to let her know on 8/9/2022.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-G
Description:	Based on observation and review of medication, the center failed to ensure that the medication was labeled with all required information. Evidence: Child #6 had an emergency medication that was not labeled with the child's name or the dosage amount to be given.
Plan of Correction:	Called parent to let her know on 8/9/2022.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-E
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, infant bottles were not dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: In the Ducklings classroom, there were 5 infant bottles in the refrigerator that were not dated and labeled with the child?s name.
Plan of Correction:	Spoke with teachers and was corrected during the inspection.