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Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool, Inc.

Inspection · 2024-05-23

Date
2024-05-23
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Pamela Sneed
(804) 629-2691
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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

Conducted an unannounced monitoring inspection at 9:35am. Observed 20 children + 5 direct-care staff. + 1 parent volunteer in a primarily outdoor education program. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were observed making jewelry, having circle time, having indoor/outdoor play time, washing hands, eating snack and preparing for a end of preschool commencement event. Staff were actively engaged with the children and activities. The program areas were found to be sufficiently supplied with toys and equipment. Areas of non-compliance with standards and laws reviewed were found. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov

Note: The licensee should submit the plan of corrections within 5 business days of receipt of this report for the plans to be included in the report and posted on the VDOE website.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-E
Repeat violation.
Based on records reviewed, the written authorization for a long-term prescription medication did not include a written authorization from the child's doctor. Evidence: There was no documentation of a written doctor authorization for a long-term prescription medication belonging to Child #11. The parent authorization was signed 9/10/23.
Plan of Correction: Medication returned to family - family no longer in school
Staff reviewed policy at staff meeting 5/24
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on records reviewed, the school did not practice a monthly emergency evacuation drill. Evidence: There was no documentation of a monthly evacuation drill in April 2024.
Plan of Correction: There was an evacuation drill - it was not recorded. Recorded 5/24
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on records reviewed, 1 of 4 children's records did not include documentation of at least 2 emergency contacts. Evidence: The record for Child #15 documented 1 of 2 required emergency contacts-name, address and phone number. The space for the 2nd contact was left blank.
Plan of Correction: Error - noted - procedures reviewed at staff meeting at board meeting 6/4 for coming year
Child no longer in program - correct for coming year
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services