Inspection · 2023-10-11
(571) 596-3655
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 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:15am-12:15pm. There were 44 children directly supervised by 11 staff. The physical plant, 7 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, morning meeting, and transitioning outside. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kara Vaughan at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6241.
Please submit your plan of correction within five business days in order for it to be included on the public website.
Violations
8Evidence:
Staff 4 started with the center on 7/10/2023. Staff 4's criminal record check is dated 7/17/2023.
Evidence:
Staff 4's hire date is documented as 7/10/2023. Staff 4's Tuberculosis screening was obtained 7/13/2023.
Evidence:
1. Child 1 has prescribed emergency medication at the center for a severe allergy.
2. On the date of inspection Child 1 was in the care of Staff 5 and Staff 6.
3. Staff 5 and Staff 6's records do not contain documentation to support that they have met the qualifications to administer medication.
Evidence:
A loose toilet seat was observed in the Swan classroom.
Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
A spray bottle of bleach and water was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the Swan's bathroom.
Evidence:
1. Child 1's medication authorization form did not include: the name of the medication, the dose, the route of medication, or an end of authorization date.
2. Child 3 had prescription medication present at the center, but did not have an authorization form allowing the center to administer the medication.
Evidence:
1. Child 2's medication authorization expired on 9/22/2023. The medication was present in the center on the date of inspection.
2. Child 4, who disenrolled on 8/4/2023, had medication present at the center on the date of inspection.
Evidence:
Staff 5's record did not contain the name and contact information for an emergency contact.