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Inspection · 2023-03-01

Date
2023-03-01
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Lynette A Storr
(703) 309-9153
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 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 (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.

Inspector Notes

An in-person mandated complaint investigation was conducted on March 1, 2023 from 4:20pm until 5:00pm regarding ratio in the afternoon. Interviews and observations were conducted. There was not a preponderance of evidence to support the allegation regarding ratio therefore the complaint is not-valid.

There were 16 children in care with 2 staff supervising. Children were observed playing on the playground, lining up to go back inside and sitting to listen to a read aloud conducted by a teacher complete with voices for the characters in the book. The transition from the playground to the classrooms was structured and orderly. Children knew where to line up and it is clear that the routines are strong. Teachers reminded students to bring their show and tell items back into the classroom. Communication between parents and teachers at pick up was viewed to be positive.

The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.

If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-420-E-3
Based on record review, the center did not request in writing parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date.

Evidence: Child 1 and 2 did not have written confirmation of annual reviews that the information in their records are up to date.
Plan of Correction: We will make sure to get confirmation of updates in writing.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services