Inspection · 2024-02-26
Date
2024-02-26
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Keesha Minor
(571) 596-3660
(571) 596-3660
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
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
A self-reported incident regarding supervision and care and protection was initiated on February 26, 2024. Staff interviews, staff and child records were reviewed, and observation of the toddler playground was completed. After carefully interviewing all involved parties, information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Please contact Licensing Inspector if you have any questions.
Licensing Inspector,
Eureka Nance
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 703-638-5968
eureka.nance@doe.virginia.gov
Violations
4Standard 63.2-1509-A*
Based on staff interview and documentation, the center failed to report a suspected incident of child abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services immediately as required.
Evidence:
1. On February 8, 2024, at approximately 5:30 pm, Staff 1 and 2 reported at the end of their shift Child 1 (two year and eleven months old) was left unattended on the playground unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes.
2. Based on staff interview, the center reported the incident to Child Protective Services (CPS) on 2/23/2024.
Evidence:
1. On February 8, 2024, at approximately 5:30 pm, Staff 1 and 2 reported at the end of their shift Child 1 (two year and eleven months old) was left unattended on the playground unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes.
2. Based on staff interview, the center reported the incident to Child Protective Services (CPS) on 2/23/2024.
Plan of Correction: Retrained entire staff on Mandated Reporting and when to report to Child Protective Services.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-A
Based on documentation review and interviews the center failed to demonstrate that when staff are supervising children they always ensure their care and protection.
Evidence:
1. On February 8, 2024, Child 1 (two year, eleven-month-old child) was left alone and unsupervised on the center outdoor playground for approximately 10 minutes.
2. Staff 1 and Staff 2 acknowledged they did not stop at each threshold to
complete a face-to-name check sheet as required by the center policy and were unaware that they left the child outside.
Evidence:
1. On February 8, 2024, Child 1 (two year, eleven-month-old child) was left alone and unsupervised on the center outdoor playground for approximately 10 minutes.
2. Staff 1 and Staff 2 acknowledged they did not stop at each threshold to
complete a face-to-name check sheet as required by the center policy and were unaware that they left the child outside.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-F
A child was left out of sight and sound supervision in the classroom of two-year-olds for approximately 10 to 13 minutes.
Evidence:
1.On February 8, 2024, a group of 9 children in the two-year-old classroom were on the outdoor playground approximately 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm per daily activity schedule. Approximately 4:30 pm, Staff 1 and 2 lined up 8 children to enter the building, Neither Staff realized Child #1 was in a hidden area on the playground. Staff 3 found Child #1 alone outside and crying approximately 10 minutes after the class went inside.
2. Staff 1 and 2 acknowledged they did not use name and face recognition at each threshold entering in the classroom.
Evidence:
1.On February 8, 2024, a group of 9 children in the two-year-old classroom were on the outdoor playground approximately 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm per daily activity schedule. Approximately 4:30 pm, Staff 1 and 2 lined up 8 children to enter the building, Neither Staff realized Child #1 was in a hidden area on the playground. Staff 3 found Child #1 alone outside and crying approximately 10 minutes after the class went inside.
2. Staff 1 and 2 acknowledged they did not use name and face recognition at each threshold entering in the classroom.
Plan of Correction: Staff were retrained on Face-to-Name procedures.
Stgaff will report to administration when a child/children disrupt the Face-to-Name process.
Staff will perform a playground sweep and check spts that children can hide.
Stgaff will report to administration when a child/children disrupt the Face-to-Name process.
Staff will perform a playground sweep and check spts that children can hide.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-E
Based on observation, interviews and documentation review the center has failed to demonstrate operational responsibilities including but not limited to ensuring the center?s activities, services and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department when staff left a child unattended for approximately 10 minutes, failed to immediately report the incident, and waited a day to inform the family of the incident.
Evidence:
1. The center?s policy regarding supervision and playground safety of children were not followed when a child was left unattended on the playground on February 8, 2024, for approximately 10 minutes.
2. Child 1 was left outside because Staff 1 and 2 acknowledged they did not stop at each threshold to complete the face-to-name check as required by the center policy.
3. Staff 1 and 2 reported the incident at the end of their shift to Staff 4, but not immediately after it occurred.
4. The parents of Child 1 were not notified that their child was left unattended on the on the outdoor playground until the following day.
Evidence:
1. The center?s policy regarding supervision and playground safety of children were not followed when a child was left unattended on the playground on February 8, 2024, for approximately 10 minutes.
2. Child 1 was left outside because Staff 1 and 2 acknowledged they did not stop at each threshold to complete the face-to-name check as required by the center policy.
3. Staff 1 and 2 reported the incident at the end of their shift to Staff 4, but not immediately after it occurred.
4. The parents of Child 1 were not notified that their child was left unattended on the on the outdoor playground until the following day.
Plan of Correction: Parents were notified 18 hours later at 10:45 am after the Principal was able to gather all the details to inform the parents.
Retrained Staff Member 1 and 2 invidividually on Face-to-Name procedure.
Retrained entire staff on Face-to-Name and Mandated Reporting. Staff has been trained that anyone can report to CPS and State Licensing, they don't have to wait for Principal of the school to do so.
Retrained Staff Member 1 and 2 invidividually on Face-to-Name procedure.
Retrained entire staff on Face-to-Name and Mandated Reporting. Staff has been trained that anyone can report to CPS and State Licensing, they don't have to wait for Principal of the school to do so.