Inspection · 2024-05-24
(703) 537-6757
Areas Reviewed
8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
22.1 Background Checks Code
Inspector Notes
An unannounced complaint inspection was conducted on 5/24/24 from 8:00am to 9:00am as the result of a complaint received in our office regarding ratios. The classroom was observed, staff were interviewed, and documentation was reviewed. Based on a preponderance of evidence, the complaint was determined to be valid. There was one violation issued as the result of the complaint.
Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy of each page to me via email by 5pm on 5/29/24. Please email me at angela.dudek@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.
Violations
1Evidence:
On 5/21/24, the center did not maintain the required supervision ratio of 1 staff for every 4 children in the infant B room (ages 4 months ? 13 months). Records revealed and staff confirmed that there were only 2 staff members in the infant B classroom when a 9th infant was dropped off at approximately 7:39am, a 10th infant was dropped off at approximately 7:49am, an 11th infant was dropped off at approximately 8:12am, a 12th infant was dropped off at approximately 8:18am, and a 13th infant was dropped off at approximately 8:30am. At approximately 8:30, a staff member in the infant B classroom called a manager to the classroom and a manager and extra teacher joined the classroom at approximately 8:32am leaving the classroom outside of the required ratio for approximately 53 minutes.