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Child Connections Development Center, Inc.

Inspection · 2024-08-12

Date
2024-08-12
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Beth Orebaugh
(540) 847-9173
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

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on 08/12/2024 and completed on 08/13/2024. The on-site inspection began at 10:10 AM and ended at 11:55 AM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 29 children present and 6 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 6 staff records on-site and requested electronically board officer records to be sent by COB on 08/13/2024. This inspection included : document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 08/23/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
1. The 4 year old classroom had Dial antibacterial soap on the sink. The label on the Dial soap stated "keep out of reach of children".
2. The 3 year old classroom had Clorox wipes and a magic eraser that were not locked up. The label on the Clorox wipes stated "keep out of reach of children" and "caution". The label on the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser stated "keep out of reach of children" and "warning".
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure electrical outlets have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.

Evidence:
1. In the 3 year old classroom, there were 3 electrical outlets that were uncovered.
2. In the 4 year old classroom, there were 5 electrical outlets that were uncovered.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
REPEAT VIOLATION

Based on observation and measurement, the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards.

Evidence:
1. The resilient surfacing under a 4ft climbing structure did not meet the minimum requirement of 6 inches of surfacing. The center uses wood chips as resilient surfacing and there was approximately three inches of surfacing measured in 3 separate measurements.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-C
Based on interview and email correspondence, the licensee failed to ensure to afford the superintendent or his agents the right at all reasonable times to inspect facilities.

Evidence:
1. During an inspection on 08/12/2024, the licensing inspector requested documentary evidence of background checks for officers of the board, liability insurance and three injury reports to be sent to licensing inspector by COB on 08/13/2024.
2. As of 08/14/2024 at 11:23 AM, documentation was not received for licensing inspectors review.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services