Inspection · 2022-12-08
Licensing Inspector
Monique Anderson
(540) 309-2397
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.
Yes
Areas Reviewed
22.1 Background Checks Code
8VAC20-790 Physical Plant
32.1 Report by person other than physician
8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-790 Programs
8VAC20-790 Introduction
8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies
8VAC20-790 Administration
8VAC20-790 Special Services
8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training
Inspector Notes
Licensing Inspector conducted an unannounced Annual Subsidy Inspection on December 8, 2022. There were 45 children ages 12 months to 5 years old present under the direct care of 12 staff. The Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Standard 8VAC20-790-600-C
Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure orientation training for staff is completed prior to the staff member working alone with children and within 7 days of the date of employment or the date of subsidy vendor approval.
EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Records for all 5 staff members did not included documentation that the required orientation training has been completed.
Plan of Correction: Center Director will ensure each staff person completes the center orientation training.
Standard 8VAC20-790-600-I
Based on inspection & record review, the Vendor failed to have at least one staff on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children.
EVIDENCE:
There was not at least 1 staff person present during the inspection who has received Daily Health Observation Training.
Plan of Correction: All staff will complete the daily health observations training.
Standard 8VAC20-790-640-A
Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
EVIDENCE:
Unlocked hazardous cleaning agent (Clorox wipes) were observed in the Lions 4-5 year old Classroom; cleaning agent was accessible to the children in care.
Plan of Correction: Cleaning agents will be stored in a locked cabinet in each classroom. Corrected during inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-790-670-E
Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members.
EVIDENCE:
Center has not developed and implemented a written plan on continuity of care.
Plan of Correction: Center will develop a plan of continuity policy & procedure.
Standard 8VAC20-790-760-B-3-a
Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to maintain the warm running water temperature below 120 degrees F.
EVIDENCE:
The hot water temperature in sinks used by the children exceeded 120 degrees F. Hot water temperature registered at 133.7 degrees F.
Plan of Correction: Hot water temperature will be adjusted and maintained no higher than 120 degrees F.