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Amelon Early Learning Center

Inspection · 2024-02-13

Date
2024-02-13
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
James R Basham
(804) 588-2370
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.
20 Access to minor?s records
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
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

Inspector Notes

An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 02/13/2024. There were 50 children, ages 9 months-5 years, and 9 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and painting. A total of 5 children?s records and 3 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: ratio waiver. The inspector arrived at 11:50AM and departed at 1 PM.

Kelly Campbell
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 540-309-2494
Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on record review and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child?s
attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

Evidence:

The record for Child # 3 contained documentation that the first date of attendance for Child # 3 was 06/13/20222; there was no documentation of a physical exam in the child?s record.
Plan of Correction: The provider will obtain the missing physical ASAP.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
2ND REAPEAT VIOLATION

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were locked using a
safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:

1.An unlocked Glad air freshener was sitting in a basket next to the bathroom in the preschool classroom.
Plan of Correction: The teacher in the room removed and locked the chemical.
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