ARLINGTON Parks and Recreation at Carlin Hall

8VAC20-780-320-B

“The center shall have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. The warm water in the girls bathroom was 133?F and the 128?F in boys bathroom.”

22.1-289.057-A

“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”

8VAC20-780-550-A

“Based on review of the written emergency preparedness plan, the plan is missing staff responsibilities. Evidence: The plan does not contain the information that addresses staff responsibilities for such things are ensuring medication, emergency information for children and staff, first aid kit and other necessary items are taken in case of an emergency.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review, 2 of 3 injury reports reviewed were incomplete. Evidence: 2 injury reports were missing a second signature 1 injury report was missing future action to prevent reoccurrence.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: The janitor closet door was unlocked in the boys bathroom and contained several bottles of cleaners.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on record review and staff statement, a written care plan for a child with a listed food allergy is not in the child's record. Evidence: Child #1-3 have a documented food allergy and no care plan is available with instructions from the physician regarding the food the child is allergic and steps to take in case of a suspected or confirmed allergen exposure.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on staff statement and record review, the center did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Evidence: The site did not have the list from registration that contained the birth certificate number or information on how proof of identity was verified for Child 1-3.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on staff statement and record review, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received required immunizations before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Child 1-3 were missing documentation of an immunization record.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on staff interviews and written policy review, the center staff did not ensure that the center's activities are maintained in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures that are required by the Child Day Center (CDC) standards. Evidence: 1. Arlington's Department of Parks and Recreation Sight and Sound Supervision Plan states that "Children must be in sight and sound supervision at all times" The plan further states in the first bullet, that "Face- to -name attendance will be taken during every transition to/ from program room to other spaces in the building and to/from outdoors." 2. On February 6, 2023 when Staff #1 and Staff #2 took the group inside from the playground, they did not conduct a name-to-face check. Staff #1 stated that they went back inside and she "helped children remove their coats and use the bathroom to wash hands" and Staff #2 went to wipe down the tables for lunch. Staff #1 stated she did not do a name- to- face or check attendance when they transitioned back into the building. 3.. When Staff #1 and Staff #2 took the group inside from the playground, Child # 1 was left unattended on the playground for approximately 60 minutes, from approximately 11:30am - 12:30pm. The staff were unaware the child was still outside until Child #1's parent arrived for pick-up.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on staff interview, staff failed to ensure care, protection and guidance when supervising children. Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2 failed to ensure Child #1's care and protection when the child was left unattended on a playground for approximately 60 minutes. Staff were inside the center and would not have been able to offer assistance to the child as they were unaware she was not inside with the rest of the children.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on staff interviews, a child under 10 years of age was not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On February 6, 2023, Child #1 (3 years of age) was left on the fenced playground area for approximately 60 minutes when the child's class went inside at 11:30 am. The 2 staff with the class did not realize the child had remained outside until Child #1's parent arrived at 12:30 pm for pick-up. Staff #1 stated (in a written statement ) that she "looked out the window to the playground and noticed Child #1 was sitting at the top of the ladder on the large playground structure".”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review, 2 of 3 injury reports are missing a time the parent or guardian was notified. Evidence: One report was blank where the time should have been and one report stated "at pickup"”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review and staff statement, an employee did not have the fingerprinting results back prior to employment. Evidence: Staff #1's date of hire was 2/3/2022 and the finger print results via the VA DSS Portability request were not on file prior to the staff being hired. Results were not returned as of 2/9/2022.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, several areas are not maintained in a clean, safe or operable condition. Evidence: The door leading to the small playroom and the baseboard near it have peeling white paint.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, one electrical outlet is missing a protective cover. Evidence: The outlet near the printer was missing a safety cap.”

8VAC20-780-550-C

“Based on observation, the current emergency map does not highlight the exits children use and shelter in place locations. Evidence: The posted map does not designate the primary, secondary and shelter in place location for emergency use.”