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Grace Children's Learning Center

Inspection · 2023-10-03

Date
2023-10-03
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Anansa Archer-Hicks
(703) 537-6757
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
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/03/23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:01 p.m. with the Director. There were 96 children in care, ranging in age from five months to five-years-old, supervised by 19 staff. The children were observed preparing for circle time, playing with trains and cooking in home living. Six child records and five staff records were reviewed. Five medications and authorization forms were reviewed and the center has eight staff current in Medication Administration Training (MAT). Required postings were observed. The attendance, menu, and emergency drill log were reviewed. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery operated radio were observed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Beth Velke, at beth.velke@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-8302.

Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by 5 p.m. on close of business on 11/08/2023. Plans of correction should include steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard, and measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards.

Evidence: There was less than one inch of mulch observed at the base of the composite play structure and fall zones. Six inches of resilient surfacing is required based on the height of the play equipment and the type of resilient surfacing.
Plan of Correction: To have mulch delivered and spread.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services