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

Inspection · 2023-04-19

Date
2023-04-19
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 renewal inspection was conducted today from 9:15am-12:40 am. There were 109 children (2-5yrs.) directly supervised by 20 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 group play, reading books, participating in circle time and mindfulness activities, playing outside, and eating breakfast. potty routines and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an ample supply of materials for the children. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. 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

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based upon observation, hazardous materials were not kept in a locked place preventing access by children.
Evidence: Classroom #2 hand sanitizer was located on shelf by classroom door next to ipad.
Plan of Correction: We will remind staff that hand sanitizer cannot be accessible to children.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services