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Inspection · 2023-11-15

Date
2023-11-15
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)

Inspector Notes

Conducted an unannounced renewal inspection at 10:25am. Observed 88 children + 14 direct-care staff. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were observed making a variety of art projects, playing with toys, floating paper boats they made, eating snack and having outdoor active play on the playground. Staff were actively engaged with the children and activities. Classrooms were found to be clean and well supplied with 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

Note: The licensee should submit the plan of corrections within 5 business days of receipt of this report for the plans to be included in the report and posted on the VDOE website.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observations made, a hazardous substance was not kept in a locked place. Evidence: A container of household cleaning wipes was found to be in a unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom located on the lower level of the building and accessible to children.
Plan of Correction: Disinfecting wipes were locked immediately in front of the inspector.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services