Inspection · 2022-06-08
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.
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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
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted with the director beginning at 10:19 AM and ending at 1:00 PM. There were 107 children, ages 4 months through 5 years old, in the care of 19 staff members. The children were observed doing circle time, playing with toys, and during outside recess. Five children?s records were reviewed and in compliance. Three staff records were reviewed and in compliance. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery-operated radio were observed and in compliance. Three medications were reviewed and in compliance. The most recent emergency evacuation drill was documented as 4/23/22. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was documented as 1/13/22. The most recent lockdown drill was documented as 5/27/22. The most recent fire inspection was dated 2/1/22. The most recent health inspection was dated 2/25/21.
If there are any questions regarding this inspection, contact Shawanda Henderson at 540-216-1434 or Shawanda.Henderson@doe.virginia.gov.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The outdoor utility closets door was unable to be secured due to the upper slide lock being rusted. The door to the Toddler classroom does not close securely without staff applying pressure.
Plan of Correction: The director stated that she would put a work order for the repairs to be completed as soon as possible
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There were several containers of chemicals in the outdoor utility closet that was accessible to children as the lock was inoperable.
Plan of Correction: The doors to the outdoor utility closet were blocked with a cart during the inspection. The director will put in a work order to have the lock repaired.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on a review of the written attendance, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The attendance sheet in the infant A room had 11 children signed in but 12 children physically present.
Plan of Correction: The director reminded the staff in the classroom that children's arrival and departures need to be documented as it occurs. Refresher training will be conducted.