VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Dreamer's Learning Academy
100 Nadia Street
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 335-8833

Current Inspector: Shawanda Henderson (540) 216-1434

Inspection Date: Feb. 26, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)

Technical Assistance:

Discussed staffing and ratios, attendance, diapering procedures, daily activities. The large playground slide should remain off limits until it meets the required resilient surfacing or an allowable variance is approved.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on February 26, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on February 28, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. On 2/26, there were 20 children in care under the supervision of two staff. On 2/28, there were 21 children in care under the supervision of two staff and the director. A third staff arrived at 9:25 a.m. Classrooms and supplies were observed. Six staff records and eight children's records were reviewed. Emergency drills were reviewed and up to date. If you have questions regarding this inspection, contact Stephanie Reed at (540) 272-6558 or S.Reed@dss.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-130-A
Description:	Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the center failed to obtain documentation of immunizations before a child's attendance. Evidence: Child #3, enrolled 9/30/2019, did not have documentation of immunizations.
Plan of Correction:	Reviewed and consolidated files previous center and also notified parents we do have a fax. had them bring in paperwork
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-140-A
Description:	Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the center failed to obtain documentation of a physical exam for enrolled children within 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child #3, enrolled 9/30/2019, did not have documentation of a physical exam in the record.
Plan of Correction:	Notified parents that the center currently does not have fax. Had parent bring in hard copy. Checked all students files and will do monthly checks.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-160-A
Description:	Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the center did not obtain documentation of tuberculosis (TB) screening within 21 days of employment or within the past 12 months. Evidence: Staff #3, hired 12/10/2019, TB documentation dated 4/10/2017.
Plan of Correction:	Staff obtained current TB test
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on review of documentation, it was determined that not all children's records contained required information. Evidence: Child #5, date of enrollment 1/27/2020, did not have full addresses for two emergency contacts.
Plan of Correction:	The emergency contact was copied from the post it to the form. Make sure all inforamtion is on the enrollment form
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-80-A
Description:	Based on review of attendance records, it was determined that a written record of children in attendance each day was not kept as required. Evidence: On February 26, 2020 at approximately 12:15 p.m. there were four children present in the infant room and no written attendance. On February 28, 2020 at approximately 9:00 a.m., there were four children present in the infant room and only two children recorded on the attendance record.
Plan of Correction:	A staff meeting was held to retrain staff and stress the importatnce of wirtten attendance logs.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-210-A
Description:	Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the center did not document lead teacher qualifications as required. Evidence: Staff #2, date of hire 9/9/2019, and Staff #4, date of hire 9/9/2019, did not have documentation of lead teacher qualifications in the record.
Plan of Correction:	Obtained documentation from staff and used Lead Teacher Checklist to ensure were qualified for the position
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, not all potentially hazardous substances were kept in a locked place. Evidence: On February 26, 2020,in the school age classroom, there were disinfectant wipes and air freshner that both had warnings to keep out of reach of children stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. On February 28, 2020, in the early preschool room, there was a container of spray snow and air freshner with warnings to keep out of reach of children stored in an unlocked drawer.
Plan of Correction:	Staff meeting was held to discuss proper storage of hazardous substances. Additional locks were placed on classroom cabinets to ensure the safety of the children.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, not all restroom areas for children were equipped with required supplies. Evidence: In the school age room, neither the restroom nor the sink area were equipped with paper towels.
Plan of Correction:	A paper towel holder and tissue holder was purchased for the school age room
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-350-D
Description:	Based on observation and interview with staff, it was determined that the ratio of staff to children during designated rest periods was not followed. Evidence: In the combined nap room (Early Preschool), there were 16 children present with 1 staff during nap. The youngest child was 23 months old and the required nap ratio was 1 staff to 10 children.
Plan of Correction:	The center will no longer begin transitioning children the week prior to their birthday. Transition will begin the Monday after.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-540-C
Description:	Based on observation, the first aid kit was not equipped with all required materials. Evidence: There were no triangular bandages.
Plan of Correction:	Triangle bandages were purchased for the first aid kits
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-1-B
Description:	Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the center failed to obtain central registry background check results within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3, date of hire 12/10/2019, did not have results for a central registry background check in the record.
Plan of Correction:	I started a contact log to keep track of my communication with central registry. Background was received 3/10/2020