Inspection · 2023-10-17
(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 11:10am-12:50pm. There were 22 children directly supervised by 3 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating eating lunch. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kara Vaughan at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6241.
Please submit your plan of correction within five business days in order for it to be included on the public website.
Violations
10Evidence:
1. Staff 2's record does not contain the results of a national criminal record check.
2. Staff 4's criminal record check is dated six days after the date of hire.
Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination for a child within 30 days of enrollment.
Evidence:
The record for Child 5 did not contain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician.
Evidence:
Staff 2 and Staff 4's record did not contain documentation of orientation.
evidence:
During lunch a group of 22 children was observed eating lunch with 2 teachers present for the first few minutes of lunch service.
Evidence:
A group of 12 children aged between 4 and 5 years old were observed with 1 staff member.
Based on observation, the center did not maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions confidential in each room or area where children are present.
Evidence:
The allergy plan was posted in plain view and not kept in a confidential manner.
Evidence:
Child 5 had prescription medication present at the center but did not have a parental authorization on file. The medication did not have the prescription label with the child's name attached.
Evidence:
1. Acetaminophen and Diphenhydramine were observed in an unlocked first aid kit in a classroom.
2. An epinephrine auto injector was observed in an unlocked container in the main office.
Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1. Child 2's record does not contain an allergy plan for a diagnosed food allergy.
2. Child 3's record does not contain the addresses for the listed emergency contacts, or an allergy plan for a diagnosed food allergy.
Based on record review, the center did not obtain a written agreement between the parent and the center to include provisions for emergency medical care.
Evidence:
The records for Child 1, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain an authorization for medical treatment in the event of emergency.