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Inspection · 2024-05-17

Date
2024-05-17
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Nanette Roberts
(757) 404-2322
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/17/24 from 10:20am to 12:20pm. At the time of the inspection there were 30 children in care and 5 staff members. Children were observed watching cartoons and eating lunch. Records were reviewed for five children and five staff members. Evacuation drills, emergency supplies and other required records and postings were also reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit interview.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-A
Repeat Violation
Based on the review of records and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course is completed within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence:
1.The records for staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 did not contain documentation that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course was completed.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Repeat Violation
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1.In the bathroom there was an unlocked cabinet that contained cleaning agents, mild acid and disinfectants.
2.Staff #3 confirmed the cabinet with the cleaning agents was not locked.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B-4
Based on observations, record review and interviews it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 for children three-year-olds up to school age eligible was maintained.
Evidence:
1.In the 4?5-year-old classroom there was one staff member (staff #5) supervising 15 children for approximately 3 minutes.
2.In the 3?4-year-old classroom there were 15 children with one staff member for approximately 15 minutes.
3.The Director confirmed the classrooms were out of ratio.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on a review of staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information.
Evidence:
1.Documentation of emergency contact name, address, and phone number for staff #4 and staff #5 was not kept at the center.
2.Staff #3 confirmed the information was not at the center.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services