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Georgetown South Child Development Center

Inspection · 2023-05-24

Date
2023-05-24
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Angela Dudek
(804) 629-8167
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/24/23 at 9:40am to 10:45am to investigate a self-reported incident regarding forbidden actions toward a child by a staff member. Interviews were conducted, the classroom was observed and documentation was reviewed. One violation was issued as a result of this inspection. An exit interview was conducted on 5/30/23. If you have further questions regarding this investigation, please contact Angela Dudek at angela.dudek@doe.virginia.gov.

Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 6/1/23. Please email me at angela.dudek@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-410-1
Based on staff interviews, the center did not ensure that the forbidden action of physical punishment of a child did not occur.

Evidence:
Upon interview with staff at the center, it was reported that Child #1 was expressing challenging behaviors including throwing themself on the floor in a tantrum, throwing items in the classroom and screaming loudly. Staff #1 became frustrated with the child and pinched them on their arm as a form of punishment.
Plan of Correction: Center Manager will provide and review the Agency's Policies and Procedures for Positive Behavior Guidance again with all staff. The Agency will also continue to provide ongoing training opportunities for staff on strategies and techniques on how to support children with challenging behaviors and self-regulations during indoor and outdoor experiences and activities.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services