Inspection · 2023-05-23
Date
2023-05-23
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kara Vaughan
(703) 537-6241
(703) 537-6241
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
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
A monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/23/2023 at 8:30am in response to a self reported incident where an eight year old child was left unattended on the playground on 5/17/2023.
Interviews were conducted with staff and children and staff records were reviewed.
Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kara Wright at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6241.
Violations
2Standard 8VAC20-780-340-A
Based on staff interview, the staff did not always ensure the care and protection of children while supervising children.
Evidence:
1. On May 17, 2023, 8 children were playing outside on the playground. Staff #1 lined up 8 children (including Child #1) at Door 7 to go inside at approximately 8:20am.
2. Staff #1 was unaware that Door 7 closed prior to Child #1 gaining entry to the building and locking Child #1 outside.
2. Upon entering the building the children proceed directly to the bathroom to wash their hands, after which the teacher ensures the presence of all assigned children.
3. While the children assigned to Staff #1 were washing their hands, Staff #2 observed Child #1 run past the SACC classroom window and ring the doorbell at the SACC entrance to gain entry back into the SACC program.
3. Child #1 was admitted back into the building and reunited with program staff approximately 1-2 minutes after being separated from the group.
Evidence:
1. On May 17, 2023, 8 children were playing outside on the playground. Staff #1 lined up 8 children (including Child #1) at Door 7 to go inside at approximately 8:20am.
2. Staff #1 was unaware that Door 7 closed prior to Child #1 gaining entry to the building and locking Child #1 outside.
2. Upon entering the building the children proceed directly to the bathroom to wash their hands, after which the teacher ensures the presence of all assigned children.
3. While the children assigned to Staff #1 were washing their hands, Staff #2 observed Child #1 run past the SACC classroom window and ring the doorbell at the SACC entrance to gain entry back into the SACC program.
3. Child #1 was admitted back into the building and reunited with program staff approximately 1-2 minutes after being separated from the group.
Plan of Correction: All staff will follow the SACC program policies and procedures for children?s arrival and departure to ensure the safety, supervision, and accountability of children at all times. Hutchison center staff will receive additional training on SACC?s Safety, Accountability and Supervision procedures, including active supervision and the consistent and focuses implementation of procedures for attendance and checklists during arrival, departure, activity time, transitions, and name to face roster checks. The center specific safety and accountability plan will be reviewed and updated. The Regional Supervisor (Josh McQuiston) will review the updated center safety and accountability plan and conduct periodic site visits to ensure the consistent implementation of program policies and procedures for attendance and accountability.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-F
Based on staff statements, children under 10 years of age were not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence:
1. On May 17, 2023, 8 children were playing outside on the playground. Staff #1 lined up 8 children (including Child #1) at Door 7 to go inside at approximately 8:20am.
2. Staff #1 was unaware that Door 7 closed prior to Child #1 gaining entry to the building and locking Child #1 outside.
2. Upon entering the building the children proceed directly to the bathroom to wash their hands, after which the teacher ensures the presence of all assigned children.
3. While the children assigned to Staff #1 were washing their hands, Staff #2 observed Child #1 run past the SACC classroom window and ring the doorbell at the SACC entrance to gain entry back into the SACC program.
3. Child #1 was admitted back into the building and reunited with program staff approximately 1-2 minutes after being separated from the group.
Evidence:
1. On May 17, 2023, 8 children were playing outside on the playground. Staff #1 lined up 8 children (including Child #1) at Door 7 to go inside at approximately 8:20am.
2. Staff #1 was unaware that Door 7 closed prior to Child #1 gaining entry to the building and locking Child #1 outside.
2. Upon entering the building the children proceed directly to the bathroom to wash their hands, after which the teacher ensures the presence of all assigned children.
3. While the children assigned to Staff #1 were washing their hands, Staff #2 observed Child #1 run past the SACC classroom window and ring the doorbell at the SACC entrance to gain entry back into the SACC program.
3. Child #1 was admitted back into the building and reunited with program staff approximately 1-2 minutes after being separated from the group.
Plan of Correction: All staff will follow the SACC program policies and procedures for children?s arrival and departure to ensure the safety, supervision, and accountability of children at all times. Hutchison center staff will receive additional training on SACC?s Safety, Accountability and Supervision procedures, including active supervision and the consistent and focuses implementation of procedures for attendance and checklists during arrival, departure, activity time, transitions, and name to face roster checks. The center specific safety and accountability plan will be reviewed and updated. The Regional Supervisor (Josh McQuiston) will review the updated center safety and accountability plan and conduct periodic site visits to ensure the consistent implementation of program policies and procedures for attendance and accountability.