Inspection · 2024-06-20
(757) 404-5261
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 6/20/2024 from 11:20am-2:15pm. At the time of entrance, 96 children, ages 4 to 13 years old were in care with 10 staff members present. The sample size consisted of 10 children?s records and 5 staff records and a review of Background checks for 5 additional newly hired staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition Children were observed having lunch (brought from home) and engaged in group activities. Transitions from one area to another were observed as well as restroom procedures. Hand washing and table sanitizing were observed. Medication administration was not observed. However, 8 medications stored on site were reviewed with regard to storage, labeling, written authorization and required documentation. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Repeat violations were found and are identified within this report.
Violations
3Evidence:
A sampling of 8 medications present at the center were reviewed with regard to storage, labeling, written authorizations and required documentation.
The written authorization form for one of the eight medications, an Auvi-Q injector, was expired with the listed effective dates of 5/2023 through 12/2023.
The program director confirmed that an updated written authorization was not available.
Evidence:
Ten children's records were reviewed.
The record for child #4 (enrolled 6/17/2024) did not contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child #4's record listed the child's parents' information as the emergency contacts.
The record for child #5 (enrolled 6/17/2024) contained only one of the 2 required name, address, and phone number of designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child #5's record listed the child's parent for one of the two contacts.
The record for child #9 (enrolled 6/17/2024) contained only one of the 2 required name, address, and phone number of designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child #9's record listed the child's parent for one of the two contacts.
Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Evidence:
Ten children's records were reviewed.
The record for child #8 contained documentation that child #8 had a food allergy to eggs, peanuts and tree nuts.
Child #8's record did not contain an allergy care plan with instructions from a physician regarding the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
The program director confirmed that this documentation had not been obtained for child #8..
Child #8 has been attending the program since 6/17/2024.
The record for child #9 contained documentation that child #9 had a food allergy to shellfish.
Child #9s record did not contain an allergy care plan with instructions from a physician regarding the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
The program director confirmed that this documentation had not been obtained for child # 9 .
Child # 9 has been attending the program since 6/17/2024.