Inspection · 2022-11-29
Licensing Inspector
Laura Brindle
(540) 905-2062
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.
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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 from 10:15am- 1:15 pm with the center assistant director. There were 86 children, ranging from five months to five years of age, present with 13 staff supervising. Children were observed cleaning up and transitioning to singing/movement activities, participating in circle time, outside playing on the playground, and transitioning inside, washing hands and preparing for lunch time. Lunch served today: beef stroganoff, green beans, apple sauce and milk. Five child records and five staff records were reviewed, along with the emergency drill log, written daily attendance, written allergy list, ten medications and authorization forms, and the annual fire and health inspections. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
Standard 22.1-289.035-A
Based on review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not have a repeat central registry report for all staff every five years as required. Evidence: The record for staff #1 had a central registry search report dated: 7/27/2017.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-L
Based on staff interview, the facility failed to inform all staff who work with children of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: when asked, not all staff could state which children in the group had allergies, sensitivities and/or dietary restrictions.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation, and an interview, the facility failed to ensure that diapers (and wipes) are disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: Staff in the infant room used their hand to open the trash can lid to dispose of the diaper, wipes and gloves after a diaper change.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-E
Based on observation, and review of documentation, the facility failed to follow their own medication procedures as required. Evidence: 1) there was an over-the-counter medication (infant's pain relief) on site, and the short-term authorization form, signed only by the parent, was dated 10/5/2022 and expired: 10/15/2022. 2) there was an over-the-counter (children's allergy relief) medication on site that did not have an authorization form signed by the parent or physician.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-F
Based on documentation review, and an interview with staff, it was determined that lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: the last documented lockdown drill was conducted on: 7/21/2021.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.