Inspection · 2022-10-18
Licensing Inspector
Pamela Sneed
(804) 629-2691
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.
? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
? 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
? 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
? 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.
Inspector Notes
Conducted an unannounced inspection at 10:30am. Observed 22 children + 6 direct-care staff today. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were observed in a variety of activities, to include: science, circle-time, eating snack, and having active outdoor play. Staff were actively engaged with the children and activities. The facility was found to be clean and well supplied with educational toys and equipment for the children. Areas of non-compliance with standards and laws reviewed were found. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 staff records did not include a required background check. Evidence: Staff #5-There was no documentation that an out-of-state child abuse/neglect search was submitted or completed.
Plan of Correction: The abuse/neglect search will be completed promptly.
Standard 8VAC20-780-245-L
Based on interview conducted, it was determined that no staff present during the inspection had obtained Daily Health Observation training in the previous 3 years. Evidence: The program director reported that no staff had completed this training.
Plan of Correction: Staff #1 completed the training on 10/11/22, and stated that additional staff will complete the training course.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observations made, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place when not in use. Evidence: (1) 2 spray bottles containing cleaning agents were on sitting on a counter in Room #104. (2) 1 spray bottle containing a cleaning agent was sitting on a counter in Room #101.
Plan of Correction: Cleaning products were stored in a locked cabinet in each room during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-430-D
Based on observations made, it was determined that there was not a minimum 6? fall zone on the outdoor rock climbing wall (located on the large playground structure). Evidence: The fall zone was measured to be 5?5? to a wood pole installed in the fall zone (the wood pole is a support structure for the shade canopy).
Plan of Correction: The inspector advised the rock climbing wall be made off-limits to the children. The program director stated it would be discussed with the preschool board.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Plan of Correction: Moving forward, drills will be practiced and recorded monthly.