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Inspection · 2024-11-21

Date
2024-11-21
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Michelle Argenbright
(540) 848-4123
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
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Inspector Notes

The inspection findings were updated on April 22, 2025?
An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on November 21, 2024 and completed on November 21, 2024. The on-site inspection began at 10:10 a.m. and ended at 1:30 p.m.. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 87 children present and 18 staff. The inspector reviewed eight children?s records and eight staff records on-site & electronically on November 22, 2024. This inspection included documentation review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on December 12, 2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-E
The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department.
The center did not follow their own written procedures for safe sleeping practices which state the following: No loose bedding, pillows, bumper pads, etc. will be used in cribs.
In the Angelfish classroom a loose blanket was in the crib with a five-month-old sleeping baby.
Plan of Correction: The Angelfish teacher received disciplinary action and a plan of personal improvement. Immediate termination will happen moving forward for any employee. The entire staff received additional in depth sleep practice training verbally and in writing.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.
The allergy list in the Butterfly classroom was not accurate per staff. Two children were listed that no longer should be and one was not listed.
Plan of Correction: All lists were reviewed and updated with all restrictions included on all lists.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-B
Cribs, cots, rest mats, and beds shall be identified for use by a specific child.
In the Angelfish classroom one crib was not labeled with a child's name.
Plan of Correction: Starting to use a stronger tape to label cribs.
Standard 8VAC20-780-530-A-2
At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #6 was alone with a group of five, two-year-old children and was not certified in first aid.
Plan of Correction: Will double check all hires to ensure CPR & first aid certified not just CPR. CPR and first aid class scheduled for 12/5/24.
Standard 8VAC20-780-570-E
Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name.
In the Angelfish classroom two bottles did not have dates.
Plan of Correction: Both parent and teacher were reminded in writing of this policy.
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