Inspection · 2024-02-20
(703) 309-9153
Areas Reviewed
8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Inspector Notes
A complaint was received in the licensing office on February 15, 2024 regarding care and protection. An on-site investigation was initiated on February 20, 2024 and concluded on March 5, 2024. Interviews were conducted 2/20/24, 2/28/24 and 3/5/24. Child and staff records, attendance records, and video footage were reviewed. Five staff were interviewed. Based on interviews conducted, review of video footage, and documentation during the investigation, the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or laws. Violations were identified during the course of the investigation, and can be found on the violation notice issued to the program. Should you have any questions, please email the License Inspector at sheila.nelson@doe.virginia.gov
Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection.
Sheila Nelson
License Inspector
Virginia Department of Education
Office of Child Care Health & Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care & Education
804-629-7489
Violations
5Evidence:
1. In the Toddler classroom, Child #1 laid on the carpet in the pathway of walking with their eyes closed for approximately seven (7) minutes before the teachers checked to see if the child was okay or move the child to a safer location.
2. Teacher #1 was facing Child #1 while changing another child's diaper. Child #1 was approximately 6 feet from the changing table, laying on their back on the carpet with their eyes closed and an occasional jerking motion of their feet and hands. After changing the child, Teacher #1 walked past Child #1 and did not check on the child or move child to a safer location.
3. Teacher #2 walked past Child #1 laying on the carpet and did not stop to check on the child or move child to a safer location.
4. A parent enters the classroom and walks around Child #1 laying on the carpet.
5. Teacher #3 walks past Child #1 laying on the carpet with their eyes closed and does not check on the child or move child to a safer location.
COMPLAINT RELATED
Evidence:
1. Child #1 was laying on the carpet in the middle of the classroom with their eyes closed at 3:25pm, and was not moved to a safer location. Child was picked up off the floor at 3:32pm.
2. Staff #1 stated Child #1 appeared to be sleeping and did not pick the child up until 3:32pm when she realized something was wrong with the child.
3, Staff #2 walked beside Child #1 and did not check on the child nor move child to a safer location.
Evidence:
1. Teacher #1 in the Toddler classroom did not wash their hands before and after a diaper change.
REPEAT VIOLATION
Evidence:
1. Teacher #1 changes a child's diaper and does not clean the surface with soap and water and sanitized after each use.
Evidence:
1. Injury report is dated 01/31/24 for Child #1
2. The Director confirmed the center did not inform the department's representative.
3. Received notification on 2/15/24 from another agency