Inspection · 2023-03-02
Licensing Inspector
Morgan Bryson
(540) 270-0057
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.
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Areas Reviewed
22.1-289.031 Code of Virginia Requirements for RECDCs
8VAC20-770 Background Check Requirements
22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors
Inspector Notes
An unannounced Code Compliance inspection was conducted with a staff member on 3/2/23 from 10:35am to 11:45am. There were three children present, ranging in age from 22-months to three-years-old, supervised by one staff. Children were observed participating in a ?Brown Bear? activity with a felt board, washing hands, and eating lunch brought from home. The classroom, postings, and bathroom were observed. Documentation was not able to be reviewed on-site as the Director had stepped out, so information was requested to be emailed by 3/3/23. Some documents were received, but the inspection was closed on 3/15/23 after a follow-up request for documentation went unanswered. If you have any questions about this inspection, you may contact the Licensing Inspector, Laura Brindle, at laura.brindle@doe.virginia.gov of 540-905-2062.
Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by close of business on 3/17/2023. Plans of correction should include steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard, and measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again.
Standard 22.1-289.031-A-4
Based on review of three staff and one caregiver records, the program did not ensure that each person in a supervisory position had been certified annually by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Evidence: The most recent annual health statement submitted by the program for Staff #2 was dated 5/9/2021. There were no health statements submitted for Staff #3 or Volunteer #1.
Plan of Correction: Staff & Volunteer will have an annual physical.
Standard 22.1-289.031-A-8
Based on review of three staff and one caregiver records, the program did not ensure there was a person trained and certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) present at any location in which children attending the child day center were present. Evidence: Staff #3 reportedly drives children to and from school each day. First aid and CPR certificates were not submitted by the program for Staff #3.
Plan of Correction: Staff will complete CPR & First Aid Training.
Standard 22.1-289.035-A
Based on review of three staff and one caregiver records, the program did not obtain sworn statements, fingerprints, and the results of a search of the central registry (CPS) for each caregiver every five years from the date of the last background check. Evidence: 1. The sworn statement submitted for Staff #1 was dated 8/30/17. The fingerprints submitted for Staff #1 were dated 2/20/18. The CPS results submitted for Staff #1 were dated 10/12/17. 2. The sworn statement submitted for Staff #1 was dated 8/30/17. The fingerprints submitted for Staff #2 were dated 2/6/18. The CPS results submitted for Staff #2 were dated 10/12/17.
Plan of Correction: Staff #1 & 2 will submit an updated sworn statement and CPS and Fingerprints Background.
Standard 8VAC20-770-40-D-2
Based on review of three staff and one caregiver records, the program did not obtain for each caregiver a sworn statement prior to employment or beginning to serve as a volunteer or the results of a search of the central registry (CPS) within 30 days of employment or beginning to serve. Evidence: Background checks were requested from the program for all caregivers. A sworn statement was not submitted by the program for Staff #3 who began employment in approximately 2/2019. There were no CPS results submitted by the program for Volunteer #1 (who began service on 9/17/2021) or Staff #3.
Plan of Correction: A sworn statement will be submitted to Staff #3 and CPS results will be sent off by mail for Volunteer #1 and Staff #3.