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Eastern Shore Early Childhood Development Center

Inspection · 2023-10-24

Date
2023-10-24
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kimberly Sampson
(757) 354-7307
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring visit and facility tour was conducted on 10/24/2023. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 75 preschool aged children in care with 12 staff members and 1 administrator. Children were observed interacting with staff, nap, lunch and hand washing. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Injury reports and medications were also reviewed. Areas of noncompliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed with the director in an exit meeting at the conclusion of this inspection.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all staff does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff #4(hired 9/9/16) did not contain documentation of a search of the central registry.
2. The record for staff #5(hired 12/1/22) did not contain documentation of a search of the central registry.
3. Staff confirmed these documents were not available during this inspection.
Plan of Correction: Staff requested central registry searches.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-C
Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all staff had repeat tuberculosis screenings at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing.
Evidence:
1. The records for staff #1, #2, and #3 did not contain documentation of repeat TB screenings.
2. Staff confirmed the records available were dated 3/12/19, 9/15/21, and 4/23/21 respectively.
Plan of Correction: Staff were scheduled for follow up TB screenings.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. The play kitchen equipment in three of the rooms rocked when pulled on and were not anchored presenting potential tip hazards.
2. Staff confirmed that this equipment was not anchored.
Plan of Correction: Staff will submit a work order.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all unused electrical outlets had protective covers.
Evidence:
1. There were two uncapped outlets on the surge protector in the 3 year old room.
2. Staff confirmed that these outlets were uncapped during this inspection.
Plan of Correction: Staff capped outlets during this inspection.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services