Inspection · 2024-04-09
Licensing Inspector
Michele Patchett
(757) 439-6816
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
22.1 Religious Exempt; Background Checks Code; Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
54.1 Must be MAT Certified.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
Inspector Notes
A monitoring inspection was initiated on 04/09/2024 from 9:07am -12:59pm and concluded on 4/10/2024. There were approximatley 40 children present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies. A total of 6 staff records and 6 children records were reviewed. The children were transitioning from activiity rooms and bathroom.
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.
Standard 22.1-289.031-A-3-a
Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure one staff member to four children from ages zero to 16 months.
Evidence:
1- During the inspection on April 9, 2024 there were 2 staff with 11 children from approximatley 9:07am - 9:30am in the infant/toddler room. The ages ranged from infant to toddler age children.
2- The ratio for infant is 1 staff to 4 children from ages zero to 16 months.
3- Confirmed by staff there was only 2 staff and 11 children.
Plan of Correction: I will review the procedure of moving children from classroom to classroom when one classroom exceeds ratio with the floor supervisor and lead teachers. I will also schedule additional staff members whenever possible so that in the event that someone is late or calls out we would still be in ratio. I will also reiterate the importance of supervising the children at all times.
Standard 22.1-289.031-A-3-c
Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure there were one staff to eight children from ages 24 months to 36 months.
Evidence:
1- On April 9, 2024 all classes ages 2- 5 years were combined in the one room.
2- When classes are combined the ratio should be determined by the youngest child.
3- Upon arrival there was 1 staff member with 29 children in the large room.
4- The youngest child was two years of age.
5- The required ratio for 2 year old is 1 staff to 8 children.
Plan of Correction: I will review the procedure of moving children from classroom to classroom when one classroom exceeds ratio with the floor supervisor and lead teachers. I will also schedule additional staff members whenever possible so that in the event that someone is late or calls out we would still be in ratio. I will also reiterate the importance of supervising the children at all times.
Standard 22.1-289.031-A-3-d
Based on record review, the center did not ensure one staff member to 10 children from the ages 36 months to five years.
Evidence:
1-Staff # 6 was alone with 12 children in the Preschool classroom. Confirmed with staff.
2- The ratio for children 36 months to five years is 1 staff to 10 children.
Plan of Correction: I will review the procedure of moving children from classroom to classroom when one classroom exceeds ratio with the floor supervisor and lead teachers. I will also schedule additional staff members whenever possible so that in the event that someone is late or calls out we would still be in ratio. I will also reiterate the importance of supervising the children at all times.