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St. Thomas More Cathedral Preschool and Extended Day
105 North Thomas Street
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6781

Current Inspector: Christina Bakonyi (571) 596-3655

Inspection Date: Sept. 13, 2019

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)
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Technical Assistance:
Technical assistance was offered regarding background checks, staff records and the renewal process.

Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted from 11:00 am to 1:10 pm. There were 33 children with 4 staff present. The children were observed curing circle time activities, coloring theme based pictures, washing hands before lunch and after using the restroom. Today the children had Chik Fil A Friday. 3 medications, 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Emergency drill records and the first aid kit were current. Areas of non compliance are listed in the violation notice. For any questions related to this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@dss.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A
Description: Based on record review, the center did not maintain a complete record for an employee.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 stated that her first day of employment was 8/1/19.
2. 2 reference checks were not obtained for Staff # 1 before her first day of employment.
3. Staff # 1's record was also missing her employment application.

Plan of Correction: See attachment # 4- application for employment to OCS dated June 3, 2014 with professional references.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-510-C
Description: Based on records review, the center did not obtain written authorization from a physician for long term medication for children in care.
Evidence:
1. Child # 1 had three emergency medications on site.
2. Written authorization from the physician was not obtained for 2 of 3 medications.

Plan of Correction: We will ask the parents to bring in the authorization.

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-B
Description: Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not obtain a sworn disclosure statement (SDS) for an employee before the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 stated that her first day of employment was 8/1/19.
2. A complete SDS was not obtained for Staff # 1 and maintained in her record.

Plan of Correction: See attachment # 1

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Description: Based on staff interview and record review, the center did not obtain results of central registry findings for an employee within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 stated that her first day of employment was 8/1/19.
2. Staff # 1 stated that a request for central registry findings has not been sent for her.

Plan of Correction: See attachment # 2

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description: Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not obtain fingerprint results for an employee before the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 stated that her first day of employment was 8/1/19.
2. Fingerprint results have not been obtained for Staff # 1.

Plan of Correction: See attachment # 3

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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