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Frances Barton Meekins Preschool

Inspection · 2022-05-19

Date
2022-05-19
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sarah Zirzow
(703) 479-4675
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced Monitoring inspection was conducted today. A total of 20 children with 6 staff plus 2 cooperative parents were onsite. All children were observed on the two outside playgrounds. The program has been operating solely outside due to Covid precautions. Transitions were observed with children as they went inside and returned back outside from bathroom breaks. Hand washing was observed prior to lunch. Children were spaced apart at small tables on the playground with their lunch boxes while staff were sitting with them. A painting activity was planned in the Yellow class. Some planting the children had completed were observed in small containers and ready to go home with them. Observation of the diapering area, bathrooms and hallway was made. Medications onsite and some were reviewed. A total of 4 children's records and 4 staff records were reviewed along with MAT training, First Aid and CPR certifications were verified. This inspection occurred approximately between 10am and 1:15pm. Thank you for your cooperation today. Please email me at: lisa.hudson@doe.virginia.gov with questions pertaining to this inspection or contact your assigned Licensing Inspector, Jessica Willis for ongoing questions or need for consultaiton.

Violations

6
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-B
Based on review of staff records, a Sworn Statement was not obtained for one staff.
Evidence:
Staff #1's last Sworn Statement was dated January 2017. A Sworn Statement was not obtained every five years as required.
Plan of Correction: We will have this staff complete a new Sworn Statement as soon as possible.
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on review of staff records, one background check was not obtained.
Evidence:
Staff #1's Central Registry search was dated December 2016. A Central Registry search is required every five years for all staff.
Plan of Correction: We will request another Central Registry search for this staff and will forward the results within 10 working days to the Licensing Inspector for review.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation of the center, two areas were not maintained in a safe manner

Evidence:
The wooden pallets located on the younger playground were splintered and had areas of cracked wood creating a hazard for children.

A temporary slide was propped up on the top of sandbags and not secured or anchored to prevent the slide from shifting or falling while being used by children.
Plan of Correction: We will remove the temporary slide and the broken pallets.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on observation of the playground, resilient surfacing does not comply with minimum safety standards.
1. The areas below and around the swings and slides does not have a minimum of 6 inches of resilient surfacing.
2. The resilient surfacing at the base of the slide had one barrier in the fall zone. There was a moveable part that was considered a hazardous obstacle within the trajectory of the fall zone.
Plan of Correction: We will order additional mulch for the fall season. We will remove this obstacle from the fall zone of the slide.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-E
Based on observation and staff statement, one sandbox area was not covered.

Evidence:
1. The area of sand located at the base of the tree is used by children to play in.
2, Staff stated that this area of sand is not covered when not in use.
Plan of Correction: We will cover this sand area when not in use.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-E
Based on review of medications, the center failed to follow their own medication policy.
Evidence:
1. A medication authorization was not on file for an antihistamine for Child #1.
2. A medication authorization was not on file for an emergency medication and an antihistamine for Child #2.
Plan of Correction: We will either return these medications or obtain current authorizations for each.
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