Inspection · 2023-04-25
(804) 629-2691
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
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 today from 11:30am-12:30pm. There were 27 children directly supervised by 3 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 5 children?s records, medication documentation, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were washing hands, and eating a lunch of: hot dog, corn, macaroni and cheese, and milk. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care.
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
15Evidence:
1. Staff 2's most recent criminal record check is dated 3/29/18.
2. Staff 4's most recent criminal record check was dated 3/28/2018.
Evidence:
Child 1 was allowed to attend the center without documentation that the child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health
Evidence:
Child 1 and Child 5's record did not contain documentation of the child having received a physical examination by a physician.
Evidence:
1. Staff 1's most recent Tuberculosis screening was conducted on 8/22/2019.
2. Staff 2's most recent Tuberculosis screening was conducted on 8/03/2020.
3. Staff 4's most recent Tuberculosis screening was conducted on 9/24/2020.
Evidence:
1. During a review of medication, Staff 5 stated that she had forgotten the combination to the medication storage box and that she was unable to access the box.
2. The medication box was not empty as determined by lifting and shaking the box.
3. Child 1 has a medication authorization form for an emergency medication and a severe food allergy.
4. Child 1's severe food allergy is not listed on the posted allergy list available to staff members.
5. In the event of a severe allergic reaction, staff may not be aware of the allergy nor have the means to access the child's emergency medication.
Evidence:
Two vinyl covered children's couches and two vinyl covered chairs were observed with rips and holes exposing the foam padding.
Evidence:
1. One bathroom in the basement contained toilet cleaner, disinfectant wipes, and aerosol air freshener on an open shelf.
2. One bathroom in the basement contained aerosol disinfectant, and disinfectant wipes on an open shelf.
Evidence:
1. In the downstairs play room an outlet was observed without a cover.
2. In the upstairs great room a power strip was observed to be plugged in with two exposed outlets.
Evidence:
Child 1 and Child 5's record did not contain documentation that the children's identifying documents had been reviewed.
Evidence:
1. The posted allergy list did not contain the information of Child 1 who has a documented severe food allergy and emergency medication to treat a reaction the the allergy.
2. The list was not dated or kept in a confidential place, it was posted directly to the wall in the center.
Evidence:
Child 1's prescription medication authorization form did not contain the duration the authorization would be effective or a physician's signature.
Evidence:
There was no documented evacuation drill for February or March 2023.
Evidence:
1. Child 1's record did not contain: documentation that the child's identity had been verified; a physical examination; a written care plan including instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic; and an authorization to provide emergency medical care.
2. Child 2's record did not contain an authorization to provide emergency medical care.
3. Child 3's record did not contain: either parent's place of employment, or an authorization to provide emergency medical care.
4. Child 4's record did not contain: either parent's place of employment, 1 of 2 required emergency contact to include name, address, and phone number, and documentation that the child's age and identity was verified.
5. Child 5's record did not contain: one of the listed parent's place of employment, documentation of a physical.
Evidence:
Children 1, 2, and 3's record did not contain documentation that the parent has authorized the center to obtain emergency medical care for their children in care.
Evidence:
The findings from the inspection conducted on 12/28/2021 were posted in the center. The most recent inspection was conducted on 12/12/2022.