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Horizon Child Development, Inc

Inspection · 2023-11-02

Date
2023-11-02
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Christina Bakonyi
(571) 596-3655
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.
8VAC20-820 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

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/2/2023 from 11:11 am-1:56 pm. There were 78 children (infants-5yrs.) supervised by 14 direct care staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 7 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, storytime, and eating lunch. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. Please submit your plan of correction within 5 business days for it to be included on the website. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

9
Standard 22.1-289.058
REPEAT VIOLATION

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that a building built before 2015 and serving preschool-age children is equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.

Evidence:
1. The building was built prior to 2015.
2. The center currently provides care for children who are preschool-age.
3. The administration confirmed that the center has gotten a carbon monoxide detector, however, it has not been installed.
Plan of Correction: Waiting for the maintance man to come and install. He's short staffed and called on April 18, 2023.
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-B
Based on record review and interview, a sworn statement was not completed prior to the first day of employment.

Evidence: The sworn statement for Staff #2 is dated 6/26/2023 and the employment date for Staff #2 is 06/21/2023.
Plan of Correction: Corrected day of inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on record review and interview, 1 of 5 staff files indicated that the facility has not ensured that each staff member has submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

Evidence:
1. The tuberculosis test documentation on file for Staff #1 was dated 06/09/2023.
2. The employment date for Staff #1 was listed in their record as 08/02/2023.
Plan of Correction: Staff hire date was 6/9/23 and officially started working with children on 8/2/23.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, outside were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

Evidence: On the toddler playground, a tree root is exposed causing a tripping hazard.
Plan of Correction: Mulch was scheduled for
10/20/23 but was rescheduled for 11/9/23 due to heavy rain on 10/20/23.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation and interview, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence: In Classroom B, a small container of bleach, a spray bottle of bleach water, a spray bottle of glass cleaner, and a bottle of all-purpose cleaner were stored under the classroom sink cabinet unlocked.
Plan of Correction: Remind staff in the 6 weeks to 6-month-old classroom to lock cabinet after each diaper change.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-D
Based on observation, cleaning and sanitizing materials were not stored in areas physically separate from food and food utensils.

Evidence: A small container of bleach, a spray bottle of bleach water, a spray bottle of glass cleaner, and a bottle of all-purpose cleaner were stored in Classroom B's sink cabinet, next to a bag of veggie straws and a container of white plastic spoons.
Plan of Correction: Remind staff not to store her home snacks in the sink cabinets.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on observation and staff interview, the center failed to have adequate resilient surfacing as required in the fall zones underneath and surrounding equipment.

Evidence:
1. There was no resilient surfacing at the bottom of two slides on the toddler's playground.
2. There was no resilient surfacing at the bottom of three slides on the 3-year-old, 4-year-old, and before and after school playground.
Plan of Correction: Mulch was scheduled for 10/20/23 but was rescheduled for 11/9/23, due to heavy rain on 10/20/23.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Based on observation and interview, hand washing procedures were not followed.

Evidence:
1. Staff A was observed not washing their hands after changing Child A's diaper.
2. Staff A was observed returning Child A to the group without washing Child A's hands after diapering.
Plan of Correction: Remind staff not to panic due to Inspector standing behind her or in her space.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-G
Based on record review and interview, documentation was not maintained for emergency evacuation drills.

Evidence: There was no documentation of a July 2023 evacuation drill being practiced.
Plan of Correction: Corrected day of inspection.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services