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Inspection · 2023-02-06

Date
2023-02-06
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 11:00am-1:00pm. There were 95 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, napping, being bottle fed, listening to stories, tracing letters and eating lunch. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an abundant supply of materials for the children. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. 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

5
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on record review, the center did not obtain out of state criminal records for staff members prior to their first day of employment.

Evidence:
1.Staff #2's (DOH: 2/2/2023) file contains an out of state criminal history check that was completed on 2/6/2023.
2. Staff #5's (DOH: 10/24/2022) file contains an out of state criminal history check that was completed on 11/1/2022.
Plan of Correction: HR and management has been made aware and will complete checks before staff begin work.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-L
Based on review of documentation and interview, the facility did not ensure that all staff who work with children are informed of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.

Evidence:
Staff #6 stated that there were no children with food allergies in their classroom. The written list of allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions confirmed that Child #8, that was present in the classroom, is allergic to shellfish.
Plan of Correction: Made all staff aware of all children's allergies and reminded them of our Allergy List found in every classroom.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-B
Based on review of medication, long-term over-the-counter medication was administered without written authorization from the child's physician and parent.

Evidence:
The medication for child #6 (Benadryl) did not have an authorization form signed by the parent. This medication was administered on 2/22/2023.
Plan of Correction: Emailed parents a new form for medication.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-I
Based on review of medications, long term prescription medication was not maintained in the original, labeled container.

Evidence:
The prescription medication for Child #7 was not in the original container with a prescription labeled attached.
Plan of Correction: Emailed parents asking for the proper label/container for medication.
Standard 8VAC20-820-120-E-2
Based on observation and interview, the facility did not post the findings of the most recent inspection.

Evidence:
Findings of the most recent facility inspection (dated 9/13/2022) were not posted.
Plan of Correction: Posted most recent facility inspection closest to the main entrance door.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services