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St. Timothy's Pre-School

Inspection · 2023-03-09

Date
2023-03-09
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Jessica Willis
(571) 352-1453
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 (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today between the hours of 10:50am and 2:50pm. 61 children were observed directly supervised by 9 staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, evacuation drills, and emergency supplies were inspected. Children were observed playing outside, drawing, and participating in story time. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector at jessica.willis@doe.virginia.gov or 571-352-1453.

Violations

6
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
Based on record review, the center did not obtain the results of a fingerprint- based criminal history record check prior to employment for 1 of 5 staff reviewed.

Evidence:
1. Staff #2 began employment on 8/29/2022. The fingerprint check results in the record for Staff #2 were dated 9/12/2022.
Plan of Correction: Fingerprint check results will be obtained for staff prior to their date of employment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-A
Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records reviewed did not contain documentation that the child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

Evidence:
1. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of immunizations.
2. The record for Child #1 contained a document with immunizations listed; however the document was not signed and dated by a doctor, and did not contain the name of the patient.
Plan of Correction: The center has been in contact with the parent and will request a copy of the child's immunizations.
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records reviewed did not have documentation that the child had a physical examination within 30 days of attendance.

Evidence:
1. Child #1 began attending the center on 1/6/2023. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of a physical exam.
Plan of Correction: The center has been in contact with the parent and will continue to request the documentation of the physical.
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-E
Based on record review, 1 of 5 staff reviewed did not complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of the first day of employment.

Evidence:
1. The record for Staff #1 (date of employment: 1/10/2023) did not contain documentation of orientation training in first aid and CPR.
Plan of Correction: Training will be completed with staff.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas outside of the center were not maintained in a safe condition.

Evidence:
1. Chipped paint was observed in multiple places on the gate surrounding the playground.
Plan of Correction: We will scrub off the areas that are peeling today.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
1. Multiple cleaning products were observed in an unlocked closet in the Frogs classroom.
Plan of Correction: The center spoke with the Frog teacher during inspection regarding keeping the closet locked.