Inspection · 2024-07-17
(804) 807-3278
Areas Reviewed
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
Inspector Notes
An unannounced focused inspection was initiated on 7/17/2024 and completed on 7/17/24 in response to a self-report received by the licensing office on 6/24/2024 relating to procedures for emergencies and notification to The Department of injuries. This inspection included document review of policies and procedures, interviews, and observations of the playground equipment.
The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued for the self -reported injury requiring outside medical treatment.
However, during the inspection, non-related to the focused inspection, a non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations were identified and documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Though not a part of the original self-report, violations that were not reported were found related to pools and Equipment, and 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 7/30/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
Jaime Harris | Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
804.807.3278| jaime.harris@doe.virginia.gov
Violations
1Evidence:
1. On 7/17/2024, three portable wading pools were identified, in which two of the wading pools were filled with water, leaves and debris. No children were present.
2. According to the center?s schedule and staff, water play takes place every Wednesday and had yet to take place for the week. Staff confirmed that the pools were used previously for play, and had not been emptied and cleaned.