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Lois Atkins Head Start Center

Inspection · 2023-02-08

Date
2023-02-08
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Angela Dudek
(804) 629-8167
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 02/08/2023 from 9:45am to 11:30am. There were 24 children ages 3 years old to age 5 years old supervised by 4 staff. The physical plant, outdoor play area, programming, attendance, menus, 3 staff records, 3 children?s records, emergency drills, injury reports and emergency supplies were reviewed. There were no medications on site. Children were observed participating in literacy activities, singing, dramatic play, sensory play, building, math activities and outside play. Handwashing procedures were also observed. There was an adequate number of staff present with current certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT), CPR and First Aid, and Daily Health Observation (DHO) training. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.

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 to the licensing office by 12:00pm on 2/16/23. Please email me at angela.dudek@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-G
Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in original containers or in substitute containers that clearly indicate their contents.

Evidence: During the inspection of classroom LA-2, Staff #1 indicated that a bottle of soap and water mixture was being used in the bottle labeled as a specific disinfectant.
Plan of Correction: We have "No hazardous material" on site. The Dawn soapy water container was not label. Label now. I ask Fire Inspector about hazardous substances in classroom-he stated no.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers.

Evidence: In the LA-1 classroom, there were 3 outlets on a surge protector located on the floor that did not have protective covers.
Plan of Correction: Met with staff to ensure protective covers were put on surge.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B-4
Based on observation, the center did not maintain the required supervision ratio of staff to children whenever children are in care.

Evidence: At approximately 10:30am upon entering the LA-1 classroom, Staff #2 was alone with 14 children. Staff #3 returned to the classroom at approximately 10:35am.
Plan of Correction: Classrooms each had a teacher and assistant. LA-1 teacher assistant use bathroom which is in classroom. Met w/staff and talk about child ratio.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-J
Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that tables were sanitized before and after each use for feeding.

Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2 stated that the tables where children eat are sanitized at the end of the day and not before and after feeding the children as required.
Plan of Correction: We use Dawn Dish liquid to wipe and clean surfaces constantly and a sanitizing spray when children are away from table and disinfectant when children leave center. Met with teaching staff at the center and ask them about this and why they were not following procedures set forth and one teacher stated she said exactly what we do and the other teacher was noted using dawn soap.
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