Inspection · 2023-10-27
Date
2023-10-27
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Lauren Bickford
(540) 280-0742
(540) 280-0742
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
8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision
8VAC20-790 Programs
Inspector Notes
A complaint inspection was initiated on October 27, 2023 in response to a complaint that was received on October 25, 2023 in reference to ratios and supervision. Documentation was gathered and interviews were conducted. The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports violation of the Code of Virginia in regard to the complaint.
Violations
1Standard 22.1-289.031-A-3-d
Based on interview, and documentation review, the center failed to follow staff to child ratio of one staff member to 10 children from ages 36 months to five years.
Evidence: Review of daily attendance for the months of September and October 2023 revealed that there were multiple days where there were up to 15 children, age 4 years, that attended. Interview with staff #1 and administration confirmed that classroom #1 frequently has 1 staff member with up to 15 children, age 4 years, at a time.
Evidence: Review of daily attendance for the months of September and October 2023 revealed that there were multiple days where there were up to 15 children, age 4 years, that attended. Interview with staff #1 and administration confirmed that classroom #1 frequently has 1 staff member with up to 15 children, age 4 years, at a time.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.