Inspection · 2024-04-17
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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.
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
An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on April 17, 2024. There were 54 children in care with five staff members. Children in care range in age five to eight years old. Children and staff emergency contact information were reviewed. Staff records are stored at a central location and will be reviewed at later date. Children were observed in teacher and self-directed play activities and homework. Additionally, first aid kit, emergency equipment, required postings, fire and health inspections, insurance and attendance were reviewed. Violations in the areas of administration, physical plant, supervision, special care provisions and emergencies, and special services were observed, discussed with staff during the exit meeting and appear on the violation notice.
Violations
7Evidence:
The key to the cabinet where cleaning and sanitizing chemicals are stored is placed on the side of the cabinet held in place with a magnet that is within reach of children in care.
Evidence:
Inside the teacher closet that was open and unlocked during the inspection there were teacher purses and backpacks accessible and within reach of children in care.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 stated that she was not the person in charge of the center and that the Youth Director is only present once per month.
a. Staff #1 stated that in the fall of 2023 her job title changed from site director to Lead and that her pay was decreased at that time.
Evidence:
1. There is not a allergy list available. However, Child #1 has information on file stating that the child has an allergy that required an injection. There is no allergy plan available.
2. Child #2 had documented allergies however, there is not a allergy list with the allergy plan available.
Evidence:
The names of the responsible persons listed in the available written emergency preparedness plan are either no longer employed by the center agency or are no longer present at the center.
Evidence:
The current one week menu is not posted on the parent information board or any conspicuous location.
Evidence:
Immediately after snack children engaged in play activities on the same tables they had been eating snack on without the tables first being sanitized.