Inspection · 2022-11-07
Date
2022-11-07
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Trisha Brown
(757) 404-2601
(757) 404-2601
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 monitoring inspection was conducted on November 7, 2022. There were 38 children present ages four to 10 years old with two staff. Children were observed in table activities, dismissal, transitions, restroom routines, snack and homework. Children and staff records required to be onsite were reviewed. Violations program director, staff records, emergency equipment, medication, children's records, attendance, ratios and supervision. These violations appear on the violation notice and were discussed with the site staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
Violations
9Standard 8VAC20-780-200-A
Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that a qualified program director or back-up program director is on site 50% of the center's hours of operation.
Evidence:
Upon arrival Staff #1 stated that there was not anyone in charge. She further stated that there has not been a program director at the site since October 24, 2022.
Evidence:
Upon arrival Staff #1 stated that there was not anyone in charge. She further stated that there has not been a program director at the site since October 24, 2022.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-245-J-3
Based on record review the center failed to demonstrate compliance regarding any child for who emergency medications have been prescribed will always be in the care of a staff member has medication administration training.
Evidence:
1 - There was not any staff present who have been trained in any medication administration training.
a. There were two children in care that require emergency medications including but not limited to Epi Pen and Albuterol.
Evidence:
1 - There was not any staff present who have been trained in any medication administration training.
a. There were two children in care that require emergency medications including but not limited to Epi Pen and Albuterol.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-A
Based on observation and interview the center failed to demonstrate that when staff are supervising children they will always ensure their care, protection and guidance.
Evidence
1 - Upon arrival a child answered the door to the facility. The child welcomed the adult into the facility smiling and saying "whose mom are you."
2 - Throughout the inspection Staff #1 repeatedly left Staff #2 alone in the child care room.
a. Staff #2 stated that today was his first day at the center.
b. Staff #2 remained seated at one of two tables and interacted only with the children at those tables during the majority of the inspection. Leaving the remainder of the room unsupervised each time Staff #1 left the child care room.
3 - Throughout the inspection children of all ages were observed leaving the child care room unattended often running towards the exit doors without a staff member able to keep up with them and keep eyes on them.
Evidence
1 - Upon arrival a child answered the door to the facility. The child welcomed the adult into the facility smiling and saying "whose mom are you."
2 - Throughout the inspection Staff #1 repeatedly left Staff #2 alone in the child care room.
a. Staff #2 stated that today was his first day at the center.
b. Staff #2 remained seated at one of two tables and interacted only with the children at those tables during the majority of the inspection. Leaving the remainder of the room unsupervised each time Staff #1 left the child care room.
3 - Throughout the inspection children of all ages were observed leaving the child care room unattended often running towards the exit doors without a staff member able to keep up with them and keep eyes on them.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-C
Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group.
Evidence:
1 - Upon arrival there were 38 children ages four through 10 years old with two staff.
2 - Staff #1 confirmed that were only two staff present and she was not aware of additional staff coming to the location.
Evidence:
1 - Upon arrival there were 38 children ages four through 10 years old with two staff.
2 - Staff #1 confirmed that were only two staff present and she was not aware of additional staff coming to the location.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-540-E
Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that emergency equipment is maintained at the center.
Evidence:
1 - There was not a working battery operated radio available for review during the inspection
2 - There was not a working battery operated flashlight available for review during the inspection.
3 - Staff #1 stated there was a working battery operated radio or flashlight available for the inspection.
Evidence:
1 - There was not a working battery operated radio available for review during the inspection
2 - There was not a working battery operated flashlight available for review during the inspection.
3 - Staff #1 stated there was a working battery operated radio or flashlight available for the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-F
Based on observation the center failed to ensure that a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period is posted.
Evidence:
The posted menu is labeled for the month of October.
Evidence:
The posted menu is labeled for the month of October.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each child has record that contains all required information.
Evidence:
1 - Three out of seven children records reviewed did not have any child record information on site during the inspection
2 - Staff #1 was not able to able to access children record information on the digital device.
Evidence:
1 - Three out of seven children records reviewed did not have any child record information on site during the inspection
2 - Staff #1 was not able to able to access children record information on the digital device.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that staff records are maintained as required on site.
Evidence:
1 - There was not emergency contact information onsite for Staff #1 or Staff #2.
a. The form available for Staff #1 is not filled out with any information other than her name.
2 - Staff #1 and #2 stated that it was Staff #2's first day working at the site.
Evidence:
1 - There was not emergency contact information onsite for Staff #1 or Staff #2.
a. The form available for Staff #1 is not filled out with any information other than her name.
2 - Staff #1 and #2 stated that it was Staff #2's first day working at the site.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that for each group of children the center has maintained a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs.
Evidence:
1 - There is not any form, written or digital, of today's attendance available for review during the inspection.
2 - Staff #1 stated that she was not able to show the attendance on her digital device and there was not written sheet.
3 - When asked for the attendance two large stacks of white enrollment forms where provided.
4 - The most recent attendance documentation available for review was dated October 10, 2022 - October 14, 2022.
Evidence:
1 - There is not any form, written or digital, of today's attendance available for review during the inspection.
2 - Staff #1 stated that she was not able to show the attendance on her digital device and there was not written sheet.
3 - When asked for the attendance two large stacks of white enrollment forms where provided.
4 - The most recent attendance documentation available for review was dated October 10, 2022 - October 14, 2022.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.