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Lois Atkins Head Start Center

Inspection · 2024-04-10

Date
2024-04-10
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
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 monitoring inspection was conducted on 04/10/2024 from 10:40am to 12:00pm and from 1:15pm to 1:35pm. There were 31 children ages 3 years old to age 5 years old supervised by 5 staff. The physical plant, outdoor area, programming, attendance, menus, 5 staff records, 4 children?s records, 1 medication with corresponding authorization records, 1 allergy care plans, emergency drills, emergency supplies and policies were reviewed. Children were observed participating in math activities, building, art, reading and singing. 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 of each page to me via email by 5pm on 4/18/24. Please email me at angela.dudek@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers.

Evidence: In the LA-1 classroom (ages 3-5 years old) there was an outlet that did not have a protective cover.
Plan of Correction: Spoke w/staff on the importance and their health and safety checks. Ensuring every outlet is plugged.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services