VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Great Falls Village Green Day School
790 Walker Road
Great falls, VA 22066
(703) 759-4049

Current Inspector: Kimberly Weaver (571) 596-3662

Inspection Date: April 9, 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 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Comments:

A mandated renewal inspection was conducted on April 9, 2024 from approximately 1:00pm-3:00pm. There were 63 children in care with 14 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 5 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 regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289-036-B-4
Description:	Based on record review, all staff did not complete required out of state background checks in states they have resided in the preceding five years. 1) Board members 2, and 3 do not have out of state background searches completed as needed.
Plan of Correction:	We are in the process of completing background checks.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a
Description:	Based on record review, new persons designated as the applicant or agent who is involved in the day-to-day operations of the facility did not complete all required background checks. Evidence: 1) Board members 2, 3, 4 and 5 do not have a completed sworn statement, fingerprint based criminal history check and a central registry background check completed.
Plan of Correction:	We are in the process of completing background checks.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation,hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the upstairs hallway bathroom, there was cleaning solution stored in an upper cabinet that was not locked in both bathrooms. In the school age bathroom, there was a cleaning solution stored in an upper cabinet that was not locked.
Plan of Correction:	Cleaning products were removed at the time of inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation, children's hands were not washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before eating meals or snacks. Evidence: In the sea otters classroom, children woke up from nap, played and went to the table to eat snack without washing hands.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will be reminded to ensure children wash hands.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-A
Description:	Based on observation, a child placed in an infant seat did not have the protective belt be fastened securely Evidence: Two infants in infant seats did not have the protective belt fastened around their waist while eating snack.
Plan of Correction:	We will remind staff to ensure safety straps are fastened.