Inspection · 2022-05-26
Date
2022-05-26
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Emily Walsh
(757) 404-2575
(757) 404-2575
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
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.
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 05/26/2022 from 4:05 pm - 6:00 pm. At the time of entrance there were 13 children present with two staff. The children in care ranged in age from four years - 12 years. Children were observed eating afternoon dinner/snack, playing with table games and during outdoor play.
Violations were observed in the areas of administration, physical plant, supervision of children, programs, special care provisions and emergencies and the terms of the license. These violations were reviewed with center staff at the conclusion of the inspection and are listed on the violation notice.
Violations
9Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. The cabinet containing disinfecting chemicals was left open by staff at approximately 4:25 pm.
a. Child 1, age 5 years, was observed standing in front of this cabinet and reviewing the contents of the cabinet during this time.
2. A container of hand sanitizer, with multiple warning's indicating the contents as hazardous, was observed sitting on one of the tables in the cafeteria when the inspector arrived.
a. This bottle of hand sanitizer was later moved to another table. Both of these tables are located in the area of cafeteria utilized by children in the licensed program.
Evidence:
1. The cabinet containing disinfecting chemicals was left open by staff at approximately 4:25 pm.
a. Child 1, age 5 years, was observed standing in front of this cabinet and reviewing the contents of the cabinet during this time.
2. A container of hand sanitizer, with multiple warning's indicating the contents as hazardous, was observed sitting on one of the tables in the cafeteria when the inspector arrived.
a. This bottle of hand sanitizer was later moved to another table. Both of these tables are located in the area of cafeteria utilized by children in the licensed program.
Plan of Correction: All chemicals were locked up during the inspection. Going forward, cabinets will remain locked at all times.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-A
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
Evidence:
1. During outdoor play the inspector observed the following at approximately 5:30 pm:
a. Two children sliding down the slide at the same time;
b. One child sliding down the slide on his stomach while 2 additional children came down with him while holding his legs;
c. Two children holding the legs of a third child while pushing and pulling him up and down the slide as they all came down on their sides.
2. Children was observed playing with balls while standing on the top platform of the outdoor play structure and walking up the banana slide multiple times during outdoor play.
3. At no time did staff intervene to redirect children to a safer way to utilize the outdoor play structure.
Evidence:
1. During outdoor play the inspector observed the following at approximately 5:30 pm:
a. Two children sliding down the slide at the same time;
b. One child sliding down the slide on his stomach while 2 additional children came down with him while holding his legs;
c. Two children holding the legs of a third child while pushing and pulling him up and down the slide as they all came down on their sides.
2. Children was observed playing with balls while standing on the top platform of the outdoor play structure and walking up the banana slide multiple times during outdoor play.
3. At no time did staff intervene to redirect children to a safer way to utilize the outdoor play structure.
Plan of Correction: A system will be put in place to ensure staff are properly supervising children during outdoor play to include observing appropriate use of the equipment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-D
Based on review of the parent board, the center failed to ensure that the license shall be posted in a place conspicuous to the public (? 22.1-289.011 of the Code of Virginia).
Evidence:
1. The current license was not posted on the parent board or anywhere in the facility.
2. Staff 1 confirmed that that current license was not posted.
Evidence:
1. The current license was not posted on the parent board or anywhere in the facility.
2. Staff 1 confirmed that that current license was not posted.
Plan of Correction: The most recent license will be posted on site.
Standard 8VAC20-780-430-B
Based on observation and equipment review, the center failed to ensure that equipment available shall be age and stage appropriate for the children.
Evidence:
1. The outdoor play structure contained a label stating: "This play equipment is designed for children 5 - 12 years old."
a. Child 2, age four years, was observed playing on this structure from approximately 5:10 pm - 5:45 pm.
b. Child 2 was observed losing his balance while climbing up the ladder at approximately 5:15 pm.
Evidence:
1. The outdoor play structure contained a label stating: "This play equipment is designed for children 5 - 12 years old."
a. Child 2, age four years, was observed playing on this structure from approximately 5:10 pm - 5:45 pm.
b. Child 2 was observed losing his balance while climbing up the ladder at approximately 5:15 pm.
Plan of Correction: Children under the age of four years will no longer be allowed on the outdoor play structure.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children's hands will be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before eating snacks.
Evidence:
1. Three children's hands were not washed with soap and water or a disposable wipe before being given a glass of milk at approximately 5:49 pm.
a. Milk was offered to the children immediately after coming inside from outdoor play.
Evidence:
1. Three children's hands were not washed with soap and water or a disposable wipe before being given a glass of milk at approximately 5:49 pm.
a. Milk was offered to the children immediately after coming inside from outdoor play.
Plan of Correction: Staff will make sure children's hands are washed with soap and water or a disposable wipe prior to late afternoon snack.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-P
Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries which contain all of the required elements.
Evidence:
1. A review of seven (7) injury reports for April 2022 found the following required information lacking:
a. Three reports lacked a parent signature or second staff signature;
b. Two reports lacked documentation of the method of parent notification;
c. One report lacked documentation of any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.
Evidence:
1. A review of seven (7) injury reports for April 2022 found the following required information lacking:
a. Three reports lacked a parent signature or second staff signature;
b. Two reports lacked documentation of the method of parent notification;
c. One report lacked documentation of any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.
Plan of Correction: All injury reports will be completed to include all required information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on interview, the center failed to maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled.
Evidence:
1. Staff 1 stated he did not have a copy of the children's records.
2. Staff 1 stated that children's records were maintained electronically and he had not been provided access to these records.
Evidence:
1. Staff 1 stated he did not have a copy of the children's records.
2. Staff 1 stated that children's records were maintained electronically and he had not been provided access to these records.
Plan of Correction: Access will be provided to on site staff to the electronic record system unless paper copies can be maintained on site.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
Evidence:
1. The written attendance record did not list the time of arrival for children in care.
2. Staff 1 verified that arrival times had not been listed for children in care.
Evidence:
1. The written attendance record did not list the time of arrival for children in care.
2. Staff 1 verified that arrival times had not been listed for children in care.
Plan of Correction: Going forward, all attendance sheets will be properly documented to indicate the arrival time of children.
Standard 8VAC20-820-120-E-2
Based on review of the parent board, the center failed to ensure the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility were posted on the premises.
Evidence:
1. The findings from the most recent inspection on 03/15/2022 were not posted on the parent board.
2. Staff 1 confirmed that the inspection reports from the 03/15/2022 inspection were not posted on site.
Evidence:
1. The findings from the most recent inspection on 03/15/2022 were not posted on the parent board.
2. Staff 1 confirmed that the inspection reports from the 03/15/2022 inspection were not posted on site.
Plan of Correction: Going forward current inspection documents will be posted.