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Inspection · 2023-11-13

Date
2023-11-13
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 10:20am-12:15pm. There were 82 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 22 staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 6 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, circle time, reading books, playing outside, and napping. There was an adequate supply of materials for the children. The center was clean and organized. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
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 8VAC20-780-560-G
Based on observation, not all bottles were dated as required.

Evidence:
In the infant room, three bottles were observed in the classroom's refrigerator labeled with the children's name, but they were not dated.
Plan of Correction: Dates were added to bottles during visit. Reminder to teachers to date all bottles.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on record review, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy.

Evidence:
Child #6's record did not include a written care plan with instructions from the physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Plan of Correction: Reached out to parents to get the written care plan from physician.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services