Inspection · 2023-02-17
Licensing Inspector
Cindy Horne
(804) 297-4469
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Inspector Notes
A monitoring inspection was conducted on 2/17/2023 with the center director and staff. There were 35 children present, ranging in ages from 2 years to 12 years, with 4 staff supervising. 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. The children were waking from rest, arriving from school, and having afternoon snack. One vehicle was inspected. Reportedly, there are currently no medications on site.
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.
Time of today?s inspection: 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please call me if you have any questions at 804-381-8487 or e-mail tara.barton@doe.virginia.gov.
Standard 22.1-289.035-A
Based on review of three records, the facility failed to have documentation of a repeat search of the central registry (CPS check) every five years as required. Evidence:
1. The most recent central registry finding in the record for Staff 1 was dated 7/26/2017.
2. Center administration stated the central registry check for Staff 1 had not been repeated.
Plan of Correction: The CPS check will be repeated for Staff 1 and every staff within the 5 year window.
Standard 8VAC20-780-260-A
Based on review of documentation and staff interview, the facility failed to have an annual fire inspection as required. Evidence: the last documented fire inspection was conducted12/17/20.
Plan of Correction: Center director will contact the fire marshal to schedule an inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The closet across from the children's bathrooms was unlocked and contained six bottles of Clorox bleach.
Plan of Correction: A locking mechanism will be put on the closet that has hazardous cleaners.
Standard 8VAC20-780-540-C
540.C Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to have a complete first aid kit wherever children are in care. Evidence: the first aid kit on one daycare van did not have a thermometer or an ice pack. The bus transported 4 children from the public school to the center.
Plan of Correction: All vehicles will be checked to make sure the first aid kits are complete.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-M
Based on observation, the facility failed to prevent children from drinking while walking around. Two children were observed walking around and drinking juice served at afternoon snack.
Plan of Correction: Children will remain seated until snack and meals are over.