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Lake Ridge Creative Preschool and Summer Camp

Inspection · 2023-05-31

Date
2023-05-31
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Beth Velke
(804) 629-8302
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.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies.
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/31/23 from 12:30 a.m. ? 2:30 p.m. There were forty children present with five staff providing supervision. The ages of the children ranged from 4 to 5 years. Three staff files and four children?s files were reviewed. Children were observed playing outside, eating lunch and preparing for a birthday party. Handwashing was also observed. Attendance and emergency drills were reviewed. There was an adequate number of staff present with certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT), CPR, First Aid and Daily Health Observation (DHO) training. Three medications and their authorization forms were reviewed. Required postings were observed. The last emergency drill was conducted on 5/20/23. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery operated radio were observed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.

Please complete the columns for ?Plan of Correction? and ?Date to be Corrected? for each violation cited on the Violation Notice and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5 p.m. on June 19, 2023. Please email me at beth.velke@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-8302 with any questions.

Violations

6
Standard 22.1-289.011-F
Based on review of required posted documents, the center did not ensure that all required documents related to the terms of the license were posted on the premises of the program.

Evidence: On the date of inspection, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility was dated 5/12/22. The most recent inspection report for the facility was 12/7/22.
Plan of Correction: Post most recent inspection
Standard 8VAC20-780-210-A
Based on a review of three staff files, the center did not have documentation that an individual possesses the education required by the job position.

Evidence: The record for Staff # 2 did not contain documentation of education required for the job position.
Plan of Correction: Add education requirements to staff file
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-A
Based on a review of three staff files, the center did not ensure that all staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

Evidence: The record for Staff #1, with a start date of 7/9/22, did not have documentation of
completing the Preservice orientation course on file.
Plan of Correction: staff complete preservice orientation course
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the downstairs classroom the unlocked electrical room, located in the classroom, had pesticides and cleaning agents with warning labels stating keep out of reach of children.
2. In the upstairs classroom a lotion, with a warning label stating keep out of reach of children, was located on the sink accessible to children.
3. In the upstairs classroom dish detergent, with a warning label stating keep out of reach of children, was located on the sink accessible to children.
Plan of Correction: Hazardous substances will be locked and out of reach of children
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-G
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that when food is brought from home that it is labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

Evidence: In the downstairs classroom there were three lunch boxes with no name.
Plan of Correction: Lunch boxes will be labeled with name.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on a review of three staff files, the center did not ensure reference checks taken over the phone included a signature of the person making the call.

Evidence: The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain documentation of the person making the call to check references.
Plan of Correction: sign reference forms
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services