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STEP Inc.- Rocky Mount

Inspection · 2022-07-07

Date
2022-07-07
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Rebecca Forestier
(540) 309-2835
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 PROCESS
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 07/07/2022. There were 39 children, ages 19 months-4 years, 9 staff members providing direct care and supervision and various support staff were present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed in the following: in free choice activities, during large motor play outside and during lunch. A total of 5 children?s records, 5 staff records, 2 applicant records, and 5 medications were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: storage of supplies, children?s records and the licensing process. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 9:00 am and departed at 12:45 pm.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-260-A
Based on document review and discussion, the center failed to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

Evidence: The most recent fire inspection available for review during the inspection was from 10/2020.
Plan of Correction: Will contact the Fire Official and request an inspection. Will continue to follow-up until one is conducted.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation and discussion, the center failed to ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger electrical outlets shall have protective covers.

Evidence: There were a total of 12 uncovered electrical outlets in classroom 6.
Plan of Correction: The outlets were covered during the inspection. Will review with the staff.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on observation and discussion, the center failed to ensure that practice evacuation drills are implemented monthly.

Evidence: There was not a practice evacuation drill conducted for the month of May 2022.
Plan of Correction: Will have a 2nd person responsible for the monthly drills to ensure that they are done.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services