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Toddler Station II

Inspection · 2024-05-29

Date
2024-05-29
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Brandie Viscayda
(757) 636-3427
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 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/29/24 from 10:00am to 11:30am. At the time of the inspection there were 19 children in care and 3 staff members. Children were observed participating in various activities including circle time and center play. Records were reviewed for four children and four staff members. Evacuation drills, emergency supplies and other required records and postings were also reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit interview.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-245-L
Based on record review and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that there is always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.
Evidence:
1.There was no documentation that any of the staff on duty during the inspection had current daily health observation training.
2.The Director confirmed the training was not current.
Plan of Correction: Director completed required training on 6/3/24. All other staff members will participate in training.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Repeat Violation
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.
1.A doll house in the front classroom was broken.
2.On the playground the yellow tube connecting two play units had two cracks approximately 3-4? long.
3.Staff #3 confirmed the equipment was cracked and broken.
Plan of Correction: Doll house was immediately taken to the dumpster.
The "yellow tube" will be fixed and or disposed of by June 7, 2024.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Repeat Violation
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
1.There were cleaning and disinfecting liquids located in an unlocked storage room adjacent to the classroom.
2.Staff #1 confirmed the door was not locked.
Plan of Correction: Continued reminders and training regarding the importance of adhering to the regulations regarding ensuring hazardous cleaning materials are properly stored behind a locked door.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services