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Inspection · 2023-11-29

Date
2023-11-29
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sharon Allen
(540) 272-2941
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
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS (8VAC20-770)
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm. There were 71 children in care being supervised by 12 staff. The children were observed participating in circle time activities, music and movement activities, and eating lunch. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of seven child records and six staff records were reviewed.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have questions regarding this inspection you may contact Sharon Allen at 540-272-2941 or sharon.allen@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation of classroom two it was determined that not all hazardous substances were kept locked to prevent access by children. Evidence: A staff member's purse, hand sanitizer, and an energy drink were observed on a shelf accessible to children.
Plan of Correction: Staff will be re-trained to keep hazardous substances locked.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on review of seven children's records it was determined that not all records contained an allergy care plan as required when a child is identified to have a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: The record for child A who is documented as haveing a diagnosed food allergy did not have an allergy care plan on file as required.
Plan of Correction: An allergy care plan will be requested from the parents of child A.