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Aldersgate New Creation Kinderprep

Inspection · 2024-04-30

Date
2024-04-30
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
D'Nae Goodwin
(757) 404-3063
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 4/30/24 from 10:10am to 12:15pm. At the time of the inspection there were 94 children in care and 18 staff members. Children were observed participating in various activities including snack time, transition, story time, outdoor play and centers. Records were reviewed for 10 children and five staff members. Medication, evacuation drills, emergency supplies and other required records and postings were also reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit meeting.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on record review the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted a Tuberculosis (TB) screening in the required time frame (within 30 days prior to employment).
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 (hire date 8/28/23) did not submit a TB screening that was within 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
a.The TB screening in Staff #1?s record was dated 7/18/23.
2. Staff #2 (hire date 8/28/23) did not submit a TB screening obtained within 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
a. The TB screening in the Staff #2?s record was dated 10/25/23.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Repeat Violation
Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that hazardous substances are
kept in locked places.
Evidence:
1.There were two hand sanitizers left unlocked on shelves in room 12 (four- to five-year-olds) and two hand sanitizers left unlocked in a cabinet in room 106 (two-year-olds).
a. The hand sanitizers had a manufacturer?s label that stated, ?Keep Out of Reach of Children.?
2.Classroom staff confirmed that hand sanitizers were not in a locked place at the time of the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on observation the center did not ensure that resilient surfacing for playground equipment complies with required safety standards.
Evidence:
1.The measurements taken at the exit chutes of both the straight slide and the spiral slide on the playground used by children in care were between two and four inches of engineered wood mulch on top of rubber mats. Based upon the height of these slides, resilient surfacing (engineered wood mulch) must be at least six inches in depth.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-A
Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care and protection.
Evidence:
1.During the inspection, a classroom staff in room two (three-to four-year-olds) was asked how many children were currently in care in the classroom. The classroom staff stated a number, but moments later changed that number.
2. Classroom staff confirmed that the number initially stated was not an accurate number.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services