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Children of America Deacon Road
2 South Pointe Lane, #105
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-9929

Current Inspector: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352

Inspection Date: Oct. 4, 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:
Provided consultation on standard:
1) 40M: The center shall maintain in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
2) 340F: children under ten years of age shall always be within sight and sound supervision of staff; Staff who are seated may not always be able to see all children, assist as needed or provide proper supervision.
3) Daily activities for infants:
a. 370C: Staff shall provide frequent opportunities for infants to creep, crawl, toddle and walk
b. 370E: Staff shall provide awake infants not playing on the floor or ground a change in play space at least every 30 minutes

Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted from 9:45 am - 12:45 pm with center director. There were 70 children, ranging from three months to five years of age, present with 11 staff supervising. Children were observed playing with age-appropriate toys, engaged in circle time activities and arts and crafts and outside on the playground. Five child records, five staff records, one emergency medication, one allergy care plan along with the emergency drill log, daily attendance, written allergy list, three vehicles, the playground and fire and health inspections were reviewed. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:
Standard #: 22.1-289-036-B-4
Description: Based on review of documentation, it was determined that no Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect Search request was obtained, as required, for all applicant/agents who have lived outside of Virginia in the past five years. Evidence: The records for applicant/agent #1 and applicant/agent #2, did not have documentation of an Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect Search request.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22.1-289.036-B-2
Description: Based on review of documentation, it was determined that not all applicant/agents had an Office of Background Investigations (OBI) fingerprinting-based criminal history record check as required. Evidence: the records for applicant/agent #1 and applicant/agent #2 did not have an OBI determination letter.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a
Description: Based on review of documentation, it was determined that not all applicant/agents had a sworn statement or Central Registry Search as required. Evidence: the records for applicant/agent #1 and applicant/agent #2 did not contain a sworn statement or Central Registry search results.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A
Description: Based on review of the written attendance record, and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the written record of daily attendance documents the arrival and departure of all children in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1) In the infant A class, seven children were observed, however only five children were listed on the attendance sheet; 2) In the infant B class, three children were observed, however four children were listed on the attendance sheet.

Plan of Correction: The attendance records were fixed during the inspection.

Disclaimer:
This information is provided by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which neither endorses any facility nor guarantees that the information is complete. It should not be used as the sole source in evaluating and/or selecting a facility.


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