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Inspection · 2021-05-26

Date
2021-05-26
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kelly Patterson-Savittiere
(703) 479-4746
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

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Inspector Notes

This inspection was conducted by staff using an alternative remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. An on-site inspection of the facility was not conducted at this time however, a portion of the inspection included a virtual component which allowed the inspector to observe the the classroom areas and the outdoor playground.

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted at 10:50am. The Director was contacted by phone to initiate the inspection, and given a list of items required to complete the inspection. There were 58 children present with 15 staff (12 direct-care staff). Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Classrooms were well supplied with toys and equipment for children, and appeared clean and organized today. There were no obvious hazards observed on the playground. Information gathered during the inspection determined there were no non-compliances with applicable standards or laws reviewed. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@dss.virginia.gov

Violations

1
Standard 22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Based on records reviewed, it was determined that a staff person providing direct-care to children did not have a completed Central Registry Check (CPS) within 30-days of employment. Evidence: Staff #4 was hired in 2017, and to-date does not have documentation of a completed CPS check on-file.
Plan of Correction: Inspector: The CPS check will be submitted in the next 10-days, and the staff person will not be permitted to provide direct-care to children until the CPS check is completed. The completed CPS check will be sent to the inspector for review. Moving forward, staff records will be reviewed to ensure ongoing compliance with current background check laws.

Licensee: CPS check went missing in the transfer of this employee an additional for [sic] will be submitted. A copy of the completed form will be sent to the inspector for review.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services