Inspection · 2022-10-20
Licensing Inspector
Morgan Bryson
(540) 270-0057
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.
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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)
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm. There were 111 children in care being supervised by 16 staff. The children were observed outdoor play and eating snack. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 3 child records and 4 staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have questions regarding this inspection you may contact Sharon Allen at 540-272-2941 or sharon.allen@doe.virginia.gov.
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-A
Based on review of three children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of immunizations before the child's first day of enrollment. Evidence: Child G (start date: 10/13/2022) did not have documentation of immunizations on file.
Plan of Correction: A copy of the most recent immunization record will be requested from the parents of child G.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation of the facility it was determined that not all areas of the center were maintained in safe condition. Evidence: 1.) The baseboard in the Toddler room next to the playground door is detaching from the wall posing a tripping hazard. 2.) A tricycle on the preschool playground was missing a pedal.
Plan of Correction: 1. A work request has been submitted to repair the baseboard. Administration will remove it so it is no longer a tripping hazard. 2. The tricycle was removed during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-E
Based on review of medication it was determined that the center failed to follow their medication procedures in regards to expired medication. Evidence: The emergency medication for child A expired 09/15/2022. The emergency medication for child B expired 04/2022. The emergency medication for child C expired 08/2022. The emergency medication for child D expired 06/2022.
Plan of Correction: Expired medication will be sent home to parents and new medication requested.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-P
Based on review of medication it was determined that not all authorization forms were renewed upon expiration or medication picked up by the parent within 14 days. Evidence: The authorization form for emergency medication on site for child B expired 02/15/2022. The authorization form for emergency medication on site for child E expired 02/01/2020. The authorization form for emergency medication on site for child F expired 11/18/2021.
Plan of Correction: Parents with expired authorization forms will be given new forms to complete.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on review of three children's records it was determined that not all records contained the required components. Evidence: There was no address for two emergency contacts listed for child H (start date: 09/12/22) and child I (start date: 08/01/22).
Plan of Correction: The addresses of the emergency contacts listed for child H and child I will be requested.