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Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center

Inspection · 2022-10-06

Date
2022-10-06
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kelly Patterson-Savittiere
(703) 479-4746
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 CareProvisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services
8VAC20-820 The License
8VAC20-820 Hearings Procedures
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 11:00 am-12:30pm. There were 59 children (2-5yrs.) directly supervised by 8 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 4 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in nap time, quiet activities. Diapering / potty routines and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an ample supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas and equipment were not maintained.
Evidence: Nap mat in classroom #5 was ripped.
Plan of Correction: Will remove after nap.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-J
Based on observation, rest mats did not have correct spacing.

Evidence:
Cots in room #5 did not have 12 inches of space in-between.
Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services