VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Riverbend Park Forest Preschool
8814 Jeffery Rd
Great falls, VA 22066
(703) 759-9018

Current Inspector: Afryea Deas (571) 835-0599

Inspection Date: May 30, 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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed electrical face plate. Discussed potable water testing and documentation of emergency drill records.

Comments:

A renewal inspection was initiated on May 30, 2024 from approximately 9:25am to 11:07am There were a total of 10 children with 3 staff members present. Children were observed during snack time, story time, engaged in group activities and outdoor play time. 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 2 child records and 3 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. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at Afryea.deas@doe.viriginia.gov or 571-835-0599.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain the fingerprint results prior to the first day of employment at the facility. Evidence: The Staff#3 (Date of hire 2/28/2022) did not have Fingerprints Results prior to first day of employment at the facility. The results were received on 4/26/22.
Plan of Correction:	Staff hiring flow chart updated to denote order in which paperwork must be received.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain the Out-of-state Sex Offender registry results prior to first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (Date of hire 2/23/24) did not have an Out-of-state Sex Offender Registry finding Prior to first day of employment at the facility. The results were received on 2/28/2024.
Plan of Correction:	Staff hiring flow chart updated to denote that all results must be in hand prior to hire date.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain the central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 (date-of-hire 2/28/22) did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer service. It was received on 7/1/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Staff hiring flow chart updated to denote order in which paperwork must be received. Staff member was hired during the pandemic and central registry results were delayed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not ensure tuberculosis screening results were submitted at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: Staff #1 (Date of hire 7/31/2021) had a tuberculosis screening or test dated 11/01/2021 and Staff #3 (Date of hire 2/28/2022) had a tuberculosis screening or test dated 4/28/2022. Both Tuberculosis screening results expired.
Plan of Correction:	All staff with expired TB screening/testing documentation sent to Department of Health for retesting. Tracking forms updated noting the 2 year re-screening/testing requirement.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. An open bag of potting soil was accessible near the children?s cubbies located in the main entrance area, across from the preschool office. 2. The Preschool Office door was unlocked with cleaning materials accessible to children on the right side of the door. 3. Three bottles of multi-surface cleaners were accessible to children under the table, near the garbage in the main classroom and hand sanitizer was on top of the table accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	The bag of soil was removed. The office door is now kept locked. All cleaning solution moved to inside locked office. Hand sanitizer moved out of reach of children.