Inspection · 2023-05-11
(804) 335-6724
Areas Reviewed
8VAC20-780 Administration.
20 Access to minor?s records
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
Inspector Notes
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/27/2023. There were 39 children, ages 6 years-12 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: arrival into the program, dinner, homework, computer lab and free choice activities. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, lock down drill due before the end of the year. The inspector arrived at 1:55 PM and departed at 5 PM.
Kelly Campbell
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 540-309-2494
Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov
Violations
7Evidence:
Staff # 3 had a documented employment date of 10/09/2023. Staff # 3 indicated on the sworn statement that they have lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years. The state on the sworn statement does not participate in the National Fingerprint File which requires a criminal check prior to starting. The CPS check was completed on 5/11/2023
Based on interview and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children.
Evidence:
Staff # 3 had a documented employment date of 10/09/2023 and the date of the TB screening was completed on 06/07/2023.
Evidence:
The date of the most recent fire inspection was 08/22/2022.
Evidence:
The written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness did not include the following: shaken baby syndrome, coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.
Evidence:
The documentation of the emergency drills were missing the following components: Number of staff and children participating in the drill, time to complete the drill, any problems encountered, and special conditions stimulated.
Based on review of eight children?s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were
complete per the standard.
Evidence:
1.The record for Child # 1 was missing the parents contact phone number.
2. The record for Child # 3 was missing documentation of the father?s work information, allergies and action to take.
3. Child # 5 had a parent for one of the two emergency contacts. Name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.
Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete per the standard.
Evidence:
1.Staff # 8 had a documented employment date of 10/19/2023 and the first required references was missing the date of contact. The second required reference was missing the signature of the person making the contact.