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

Inspection · 2024-02-23

Date
2024-02-23
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 10:10am-12:50pm. There were 110 children directly supervised by 18 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in tracing and gluing activities, exploring boxes, on a nature walk, playing hula hoops and ball activities in the gym and eating snack. Self care and hand-washing procedures were also observed. Positive guidence was observed when a friend needed help. There was an abundant 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

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-A
Based on record review, documentation of child immunization was not obtained before the child attended the center.

Evidence:
Child A's record did not have immunization record by first date of attendance ( )
Plan of Correction: We will make sure immunizations are in by start date. We will make sure start date is clear of records.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-C
Based on record review, one staff record did not contain documentation of a negative Tuberculosis ( TB) screening at least every two years.

Evidence:

Staff A's record contained documentation of a negative TB result dated 6/21 ( Expired 6/23)
Plan of Correction: We will have staff due a new test this weekend.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-B-2
Based on interview, the center did not inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days , of any injury that occurs while child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention.

Evidence:
Incident occurred on 1/29/2024requiring outside medical attention. Inspector was notified 2/15/2024.
Plan of Correction: The delay in reporting was due to a family emergency and unexpected absence of director.
We have made a plan to have back up for Director if they are unable to report due to absence. This person will know where to enter information into the online form and call licensing inspector. The health nurse and FSW all review reports.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services