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Inspection · 2023-01-05

Date
2023-01-05
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

? 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
? 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.

Inspector Notes

Conducted an unannounced inspection at 11:00am. Observed 84 children + 15 direct-care staff. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were engaged in a variety of activities to include: art, writing even + odd numbers, spelling words, playing musical instruments, having outdoor active play, washing hands, eating lunch, and taking naps. Staff were actively engaged with the children and activities. Lunch served: beef ravioli and tomato sauce, salad, peaches, and milk. The facility was found to be clean and well supplied toys and equipment for the children. An area of non-compliance with standards and laws reviewed was found. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

1
Standard 22.1-289.035-A
Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 4 staff records did not include a completed Central Registry Search within 5 years of the date of the original search. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 - On the date of inspection, there was no current search on-file. The expired search was presented to the inspector.
2. The previous expired search was completed on 9/13/17, thus requiring a new search to be completed by 9/12/22.
Plan of Correction: The Director said the Owner handles background checks, and that follow-up with VDSS will occur next week.

On 1/9/23, the inspector received an email from center management requesting the following statement be added to the plan of correction: The report was sent on 11/28/22, prior to it's due date. The delay is with department of social services. LAP will again follow up to see why there is a delay in their processing.

On 1/11/23, the inspector received from center management a completed Central Registry Search for Staff #2, dated as completed on 12/19/22.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services