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The Gingerbread House, Inc.

Inspection · 2024-07-25

Date
2024-07-25
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Anita Drewry
(757) 404-5261
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.
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on July 25, 2024 and completed on July 26, 2024. The on-site inspection began at 10:05 am and ended at 12:00 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 53 children present and 10 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records on-site and 5 staff records on-site and electronically on July 26, 2024. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-A
Repeat Violation
Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure 1 of 5 staff complete the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) sponsored orientation training within 90 days of employment.

Evidence: The record for staff #1 (start date 11/29/2022) did not have documentation of completing the required VDOE training. Director confirmed training has not been completed.
Plan of Correction: Staff will complete the training.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, facility did not ensure areas and equipment of the center are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Evidence: The bottom of the half door in the infant room separating the napping area from the open play area had splintered edges that were within reach of the children in care.
Plan of Correction: The door will be replaced.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation, facility did not ensure diapering surfaces are non absorbent.

Evidence: The diapering pad in the infant room had a 2" x 2" tear in the cover causing it to be absorbent.
Plan of Correction: Changing pad was removed and new pads purchased.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure 1 of 5 staff have documentation of required information.

Evidence: The record for staff #1 (start date 11/29/2022) did not have documentation of 2 references and orientation training. Director stated it had been done previously but confirmed it could not be located during inspection.
Plan of Correction: New references were requested and completed a new orientation with documentation.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services