Inspection · 2023-12-13
(540) 272-2941
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
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted with the director from 9:40 am to 1:20 pm. There were 116 children present with 21 staff providing supervision. The ages of the children present ranged from 4 months to 5 years.
The Licensing Inspector was able to observe clean up after breakfast, circle time, small and large group activities to include wreath making and a group of 4 year old children rehearsing for their upcoming holiday program. Medications for 9 children were reviewed as well as five staff and six children's files. A sample size of 10 injury/accident reports were reviewed.
The center reported that they are not providing transporation at this time therefore there were no buses/vans to inspect. The areas of non compliance are outlined on the violation notice.
Violations
13Evidence:
Staff # 1 was hired on 7/17/23 and there was no tuberculosis test/screening on file.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 ,#3 and #4 orientation training were missing training topics to include abusive head trauma, coping with distraught children, dealing with violence at a child care facility, and response to emergencies due to exposure to allergies. Staff # 1, #3 and #4's orientation training was not signed off by the trainer.
2. Staff # 2 was not provided orientation training within seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities, which was on 8/21/23.
Evidence:
The health inspection report provided by the facility was dated 11/5/19.
Evidence:
The Licensing Inspector observed the laundry room which is located inside the the kitchen unlocked. There were several containers of disinfectant solution and stain remover accessible to children. Neither the kitchen door nor the door to laundry room were locked.
Evidence:
1. At the end of the partially enclosed tan slide on the 3/4 year old playground and at the end of the tan slide on the 2/3 playground the resilient surface ( mulch) had decomposed and turned to soil, soil is not considered a resilient surface.
Evidence:
The Licensing Inspector observed the allergy/sensitivity/diet restriction list dated 8/28/23 in the classrooms however the administrative staff reported and provided that the most recent list which was dated 10/11/23.
Evidence:
The Licensing Inspector observed 6 to 8 inches of space between an occupied crib and furniture in the Fascination B room.
Evidence:
1. For child # 1, the parental authorization for an over the counter antihistamine was dated 8/22/23. This medication had not been renewed every 10 days by the parent nor was there long term authorization from the physician.
2. For child # 4, the parental authorization for an anti-seizure medication was dated 8/21/23. This medication had not been renewed every 10 days by the parent nor was there long term authorization from the physician.
3. For child # 5, the parental authorization for an antihistamine was dated 3/20/23. This medication had not been renewed every 10 days by the parent nor was there long term authorization from the physician.
Evidence:
1. There was no allergy care plans on file for child #6 who has an allergy to raw fruit.
2. There was no allergy care plan on file for child #3 who has an allergy to peanuts,
Based on a review of five staff files and interviews with administrative staff, it was determined that references were not obtained for staff # 2, #3 and # 4 at the time of hire. Staff #2 was hired on 8/21/23, staff # 3 was hired on 8/8/23 and staff #4 was hired on 9/5/23.