Inspection · 2023-03-03
Licensing Inspector
Christina Bakonyi
(571) 596-3655
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.
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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.
Inspector Notes
Conducted an unannounced inspection at 2:00pm. Observed 40 children + 2 staff at the start of the inspection, and a 3rd staff person and then a 4th staff person arrived during the inspection. Ratios and supervision were not in compliance for a period of time. Children were observed playing video games, drawing, playing with blocks and toys, as they had earlier been on a fieldtrip. The classrooms were well supplied with equipment for the children. Areas of non-compliance found with standards and laws reviewed. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B-5
Based on observations made, it was determined that the staff to child ratios exceeded the maximum allowed of 1:18. Evidence: When the inspector arrived to the program one classroom had 1 staff person to 27 children (1:27). The staff person stated that additional staff were on their lunch break. A 2nd staff person returned from break at approximately 2:30pm.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-D
Based on observations made, it was determined that the current license to operate was not posted. Evidence: The license that expired 10/1/21 was posted.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-B
Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 medication authorization did not include required written permission/signatures. Evidence: The medication authorization form was not signed by the parent.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on interview conducted, it was determined that 1 of 4 staff did not have a record on-site. Evidence: Staff #4 said she began working on-site on 2/27/23 and was not given any paperwork/record to bring to the school. There was no documentation of her name, address, job title, date of employment, emergency contact information, or completed trainings.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.