Inspection · 2025-07-30
Licensing Inspector
Christine Mahan
(757) 404-0568
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
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.
8VAC20-820 The Licensing Process.
8VAC20-820 Hearing Procedures.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minors records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.
Inspector Notes
An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 7-30-2025 and completed on 8-4-2025. The on-site inspection began at 1:30pm and ended at 5:15pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above.
There were 63 children present and 12 staff.
The inspector reviewed 6 children?s records and 6 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, observations and measurements.
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.
Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 8-11-2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
Standard 8VAC20-780-150-B
Immunization records are required to be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization records for Child #4 and Child #5 were not signed. Child #4 has been enrolled for over 3 weeks and Child #5 has been enrolled for 7 weeks.
Plan of Correction: The parents of both children were notified in writing that they need to provide another copy of the record with required signatures.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The following areas were not in compliance;
1.The playground surfacing/rubber padding has a 12? by 6? divot in the surfacing and it possess as a tripping hazard.
2.There are areas of chipped, peeling paint and cracked drywall in classroom B, D, F and Classroom G.
3.There are 9 nap mats observed that have areas of broken and cracked plastic edges with exposed foam/cushioning.
Plan of Correction: 1. A Work Order was submitted to have the 'divot' filled and sealed.
2. A Work Order was submitted to have the areas repainted and the
drywall repaired
3. New mats have been ordered to replace those that are damaged.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets should have protective covers. There were 3 uncovered outlets in both Classroom D and Classroom G.
Plan of Correction: Protective covers were replaced on these outlets.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-L
Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A medication (medication B) was observed in an unlocked box stored on top of refrigerator in Classroom G.
Plan of Correction: The box has a broken lock and was placed inside a locking cabinet. A new box has been ordered as replacement.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-P
When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. Child #1 had 1 medication (medication A) with an expired authorization by over 2 months, and the medication had not been sent home or disposed as required.
Plan of Correction: Parent was notified immediately that a new form is required and the
medication was sent home.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction is required. There was not a care plan for child #1, who has a diagnosed food allergy.
Plan of Correction: Parent was notified immediately that the plan we have on file is expired and a new form is required from the child's physician.