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Inspection · 2022-09-13

Date
2022-09-13
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Laura Lunceford
(571) 835-5058
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 11:00am-12:45pm. There were 84 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 22 staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, working on worksheets, puzzles, doing crafts, playing outside, and eating lunch. Handwashing procedures were also observed. Lunch consisted of meatballs, rice, oranges and carrots. There was an adequate supply of materials for the children. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Soto at maria.soto@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-5058.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
In the Falcon's classroom, 3 spray bottles of Lysol - all purpose cleaner and 1 spray can of Lysol disinfectant were observed unlocked in an upper cabinet in the classroom's bathroom.
Plan of Correction: Put bottles away in locked cabinet.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-I
Based on review of medication, the center did not ensure that prescription medication was maintained in the original, labeled container.

Evidence:
Child #5's prescription medication was observed not in the original container with the prescription label attached.
Plan of Correction: Emailed and talked to parents about sending the original container for medication.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services