Inspection · 2022-10-27
Date
2022-10-27
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kelly Lindsay
(540) 309-2494
(540) 309-2494
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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/27/2022 from 9:25 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There were 34 children present, ranging in ages from 3 to 5 years old, with 7 staff supervising. 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 5 child records and 6 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.
Violations
4Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observations and interviews, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place.
Evidence:
1. In Classroom #2, there were Clorox wipes, lysol spray and shaving cream in an unlocked cabinet. Staff #3 confirmed that these items were not in a locked place.
2. In Classroom #4, there were 2 bottles of spray adhesive, Clorox wipes and Borax in an unlocked cabinet. Staff #1 confirmed that these items were not in a locked place.
3. In Classroom #5, there were Clorox wipes, Lysol disinfecting spray (2), Up and Up disinfecting wipes and a box of Mr. Clean magic erasers in an unlocked cabinet. Staff #5 confirmed that these items were not in a locked place.
Evidence:
1. In Classroom #2, there were Clorox wipes, lysol spray and shaving cream in an unlocked cabinet. Staff #3 confirmed that these items were not in a locked place.
2. In Classroom #4, there were 2 bottles of spray adhesive, Clorox wipes and Borax in an unlocked cabinet. Staff #1 confirmed that these items were not in a locked place.
3. In Classroom #5, there were Clorox wipes, Lysol disinfecting spray (2), Up and Up disinfecting wipes and a box of Mr. Clean magic erasers in an unlocked cabinet. Staff #5 confirmed that these items were not in a locked place.
Plan of Correction: 2 of the 3 classrooms (#2 & #5) that stored these materials up high in wood cabinets have had child safety locks installed to insure they are securely locked at all times.
Classroom #2 also will install cabinet hardware on the outside to ensure
the highest safety measures.
In Classroom #4 the black cabinet has been replaced with a new cabinet that has a lock and key
Classroom #2 also will install cabinet hardware on the outside to ensure
the highest safety measures.
In Classroom #4 the black cabinet has been replaced with a new cabinet that has a lock and key
Standard 8VAC20-780-380-A
Based on observation and interviews the center failed to ensure a daily schedule was posted.
Evidence:
1. In Classroom #1 there was no daily schedule posted. Staff #7 confirmed that there was no daily schedule posted in the classroom.
2. In Classroom #3 there was no daily schedule posted. Staff #6 confirmed that there was no daily schedule posted in the classroom.
Evidence:
1. In Classroom #1 there was no daily schedule posted. Staff #7 confirmed that there was no daily schedule posted in the classroom.
2. In Classroom #3 there was no daily schedule posted. Staff #6 confirmed that there was no daily schedule posted in the classroom.
Plan of Correction: Both Classrooms that did not have a daily schedule posted had sent copies of the schedule home to parents in August 2022, but failed to post it in the rooms. This was resolved the following day and posted in both shared spaces.
Standard 8VAC20-780-530-A-1
Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that there was at least one staff in each classroom where children are present with current certification cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Evidence:
1. In Classroom #1, Staff #4 and #7 were present.
2. Staff #4?s CPR certification expired on 9/24/22.
3. Staff #7 did not have CPR certification on file.
4. Staff #1 confirmed that neither staff had current CPR certification.
Evidence:
1. In Classroom #1, Staff #4 and #7 were present.
2. Staff #4?s CPR certification expired on 9/24/22.
3. Staff #7 did not have CPR certification on file.
4. Staff #1 confirmed that neither staff had current CPR certification.
Plan of Correction: Please let it be noted that the staff reviewed did have a current CPR & First Aide training but it was NOT through one of the three specified, approved agencies required by the standards.
A new training will be scheduled Monday, Nov. 7th with Lord Fairfax EMS
Counsel to retrain and get the proper credentials.
This will also cover all classrooms where one or more staff have the designated CPR and First Aide Training.
A new training will be scheduled Monday, Nov. 7th with Lord Fairfax EMS
Counsel to retrain and get the proper credentials.
This will also cover all classrooms where one or more staff have the designated CPR and First Aide Training.
Standard 8VAC20-780-530-A-2
Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that there was at least one staff member in each classroom where children are present with current certification first aid.
Evidence:
1. In Classroom #1, Staff #4 and #7 were present.
2. Staff #4?s First Aid certification expired on 9/24/22.
3. Staff #7 did not have First Aid certification on file.
4. Staff #1 confirmed that neither staff had current First Aid certification.
Evidence:
1. In Classroom #1, Staff #4 and #7 were present.
2. Staff #4?s First Aid certification expired on 9/24/22.
3. Staff #7 did not have First Aid certification on file.
4. Staff #1 confirmed that neither staff had current First Aid certification.
Plan of Correction: Please let it be noted that the staff reviewed did have a current CPR & First Aide training but it was NOT through one of the three specified, approved agencies required by the standards.
A new training will be scheduled Monday, Nov. 7th with Lord Fairfax EMS
Counsel to retrain and get the proper credentials.
This will also cover all classrooms where one or more staff have the designated CPR and First Aide Training.
A new training will be scheduled Monday, Nov. 7th with Lord Fairfax EMS
Counsel to retrain and get the proper credentials.
This will also cover all classrooms where one or more staff have the designated CPR and First Aide Training.