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Children of America Warrenton, LLC

Inspection · 2021-12-29

Date
2021-12-29
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Morgan Bryson
(540) 270-0057
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 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.

Inspector Notes

A complaint investigation was initiated on 12/29/2021 and concluded on 1/11/2022. The complaint consisted of allegations regarding infant care and supervision. Based on staff interviews and observations in the Infant A room a preponderance of evidence supports the allegations regarding staff/child ratios and infant care. Therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. 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 5pm on Wednesday 1/19/2022. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-A
Based on staff interviews, the center did not ensure when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

Evidence: Interviews revealed that infants are regularly put to sleep in a swing or a reclined bouncer and not in a crib in the Infant A room. Staff #1 stated that infants are "only in swings if they're napping" and advised when it is time for them to go down for their nap they are placed in the swings or reclined bouncers. Staff #1 stated that the infants "don't sleep well in the cribs and they sleep better in the swings". Staff #1 further stated the staff is "too short to get the babies in the crib". Staff #1 stated they were provided a step stool but they didn't feel comfortable using it to aid them in getting the infants into the crib as it would make the staff feel unsteady.
Plan of Correction: -Staff will do a safe sleep training via CCEI - HLTH770 and HLTH707 both on SIDS
-Maintenance request has been sent to raise crib mattress
-Will assist in lifting and laying children in cribs to nap in the meantime
-If infants fall asleep in swing or bouncy to be then placed in cribs asap
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B
Based on observation, the center has not ensured staff-to-children ratios are maintained for children from birth to 16 months.

Evidence: A ratio waiver request was granted on 12/3/2021 increasing the ratio in the infant room from 1 staff to 4 children to 1 staff to 5 children. On 1/11/2022, there were 6 children observed in the infant room with 1 staff from 7:49am to 7:59am. At 7:59am, a parent arrived and brought in another infant, making 7 infants with 1 staff. While the parent was getting the infant settled into the room a second staff member came in bringing the classroom into ratio at that time.
Plan of Correction: -Our ratios are maintained regularly
-Staff member called and teacher was sent to class room
-Management will monitor more closely to prevent moving forward
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services