Augusta School
21480 Pacific Blvd
Suite 150
Sterling, VA 20166
(571) 434-6200
Current Inspector:
Sarah Zirzow
(703) 479-4675
Inspection Date:
March 8, 2024
Complaint Related:
No
Areas Reviewed:
8 VAC 20-780 Administration 8 VAC 20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training 8 VAC 20-780 Physical Plant 8 VAC 20-780 Staffing and Supervision 8 VAC 20-780 Programs 8 VAC 20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8 VAC 20-780 Special Services 8 VAC 20-820 THE LICENSE 8 VAC 20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8 VAC 20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Technical Assistance:
Discussion of the Environmental Sanitation Report documentation. CDC is currently working with the local Health Department to obtain and submit. Once this documentation is completed, it will be sent to the Licensing Inspector.
Discussion that substantial improvement and organization to all staff and children files was noticed. All previous cited violations in regard to needed documentation was corrected.
Comments:
This renewal inspection was initiated by licensing staff and concluded on 03/08/2024, between the hours of 9:30 am to 12 pm. There were 24 children present, ranging from infant to preschool-age, with 4 classroom staff supervising. The children were engaged in the following: St. Patrick themed crafts, center activities in their room, tummy time, diapering, hand washing, bathroom breaks, outside time, getting ready for lunch, and other organized activities. 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 children files, and 4 staff files were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined that there were (2) non-compliances with the applicable standards. These violations were documented on the Violation Notice issued to the center.
If you should have any questions, please call or send an email to charlie.perkins@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you.
Charlie Perkins, Licensing Inspector (703) 309-3963
Based on review, 1 of 8 staff files indicated that not all staff members submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) within 30 days of their start date.
Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (03/08/2024), TB documentation was not available for review for Staff #8. 2. The listed start date for Staff #8 was 02/05/2024.
Plan of Correction:
TB documentation will be obtained and placed on file.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:
Based on review, 1 of 8 staff files indicated that not all staff had completed the Virginia Department of Education - sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (03/08/2024), a certificate of completion for the 10-hour Virginia Pre-service Training was not available for review for Staff #5. 2. The start date for Staff #5 was listed as 08/14/2023.
Plan of Correction:
The 10-hour Virginia Pre-service Training will be completed and the certificate will go on file.
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