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Inspection · 2022-05-16

Date
2022-05-16
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Michelle Argenbright
(540) 848-4123
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

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was initiated on 05/16/2022 and concluded on 06/02/2022. There were 17 children present, ranging in ages from 4 to 10, with two staff and one volunteer supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies. A total of three child records and three staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-770-40-D-6
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain an updated fingerprint background checks for an employee whose background check was dated more than 90 days prior to the date of employment.

Evidence:

1. Per interview with the director, staff 2's rehire date was 8/19/21. Staff 2 previously left employment 6/2020.
2. The fingerprint background check on file was dated 8/26/18.
3. The director stated the center did not update the fingerprint background check upon hire.
Plan of Correction: An updated fingerprint background check will be completed for staff 2. In the future if a staff leaves employment and returns and new fingerprint background check will be completed if the previous check is older than 90 days.
Standard 8VAC20-780-380-A
Based on observation, the center failed to post the daily schedule.

Evidence:

A tour of the rooms used by children was completed. There was no daily schedule posted.
Plan of Correction: A daily schedule will be posted.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation and interview, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions that is kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

Evidence:

1. Rooms used by children were observed. A list of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions was not found.
2. Staff 1 stated they do not keep a list of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.
Plan of Correction: An allergist list will be created and provided for both classrooms to post in a confidential manner. All staff will be trained to ensure they are aware of the location.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-C
Based on observation the emergency shelter-in-place procedures or map is not posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children.

Evidence:

A tour of the facility was taken and there was no map or procedures posted that contained shelter-in-place.
Plan of Correction: The emergency map will be updated to include the shelter-in-place location.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services