Inspection · 2021-10-04
Date
2021-10-04
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kimberly Weaver
(571) 596-3662
(571) 596-3662
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
22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
Inspector Notes
A monitoring inspection was on conducted onsite on October 4, 2021 regarding a self reported child supervision incident. Staff interviews were conducted along with inspection of the physical plant.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Violations
3Standard 22VAC40-185-340-A
Based on a review of the center's policies and procedures and staff interviews, it was determined that when staff were supervising children, they did not always ensure their care, protection and guidance.
Evidence:
1. On September 30, 2021 at approximately 3:27pm to 3:30pm, Child #1, age 1 years old, was found unattended on the playground.
2. Child #1 was located by staff #4, approximately 20-24 feet from the closed classroom door they came out of.
3. Staff #1 was changing a diaper, staff #2 and #3 were cleaning up after snack. Staff #1, #2 and #3 in classroom were not aware child #1 was not in the class.
4. Staff #2 and #3 confirmed Child was last observed in the classroom at approximately 3:25pm to 3:28pm.
5. It was determined Child #1 pushed open the classroom door to the playground and proceeded to walk down the sidewalk in the enclosed playground area.
Evidence:
1. On September 30, 2021 at approximately 3:27pm to 3:30pm, Child #1, age 1 years old, was found unattended on the playground.
2. Child #1 was located by staff #4, approximately 20-24 feet from the closed classroom door they came out of.
3. Staff #1 was changing a diaper, staff #2 and #3 were cleaning up after snack. Staff #1, #2 and #3 in classroom were not aware child #1 was not in the class.
4. Staff #2 and #3 confirmed Child was last observed in the classroom at approximately 3:25pm to 3:28pm.
5. It was determined Child #1 pushed open the classroom door to the playground and proceeded to walk down the sidewalk in the enclosed playground area.
Plan of Correction: The exit door in the classroom room wasn't closing properly which permitted the child to open the door without assistance. This has already been repaired as facilities repairs were contacted the
Standard 22VAC40-185-340-F
Based on staff interviews, it was determined that the staff did not ensure that children under the age of 10 years old shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence:
1. On September 30, 2021 at approximately 3:27pm to 3:30pm, Child #1, age 1 years old, was found unattended on the playground.
2. Child #1 was located by staff #4, approximately 20-24 feet from the closed classroom door they came out of.
3. Staff #1 was changing a diaper, staff #2 and #3 were cleaning up after snack. Staff #1, #2 and #3 were not aware Child #1 was not in the classroom they were supervising.
4. Staff #2 and #3 confirmed Child #1 was last observed in the classroom at approximately 3:25pm to 3:28pm.
5. It was determined Child #1 pushed open the classroom door to the playground and proceeded to walk down the sidewalk in the enclosed playground area
Evidence:
1. On September 30, 2021 at approximately 3:27pm to 3:30pm, Child #1, age 1 years old, was found unattended on the playground.
2. Child #1 was located by staff #4, approximately 20-24 feet from the closed classroom door they came out of.
3. Staff #1 was changing a diaper, staff #2 and #3 were cleaning up after snack. Staff #1, #2 and #3 were not aware Child #1 was not in the classroom they were supervising.
4. Staff #2 and #3 confirmed Child #1 was last observed in the classroom at approximately 3:25pm to 3:28pm.
5. It was determined Child #1 pushed open the classroom door to the playground and proceeded to walk down the sidewalk in the enclosed playground area
Plan of Correction: The exit door in the classroom room wasn't closing properly which permitted the child to open the door without assistance. This has already been repaired as facilities repairs were contacted the same day of incident and door was repaired the next business day. All staff are trained in Name to Face Procedures and all steps were taken to ensure that all were following proper procedures.
Standard 22VAC40-185-40-E
Based on a review of the center's policies and procedures and staff interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that the center's own policies and procedures required by the standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department were not followed.
Evidence:
1. The center's policies and procedures regarding supervision of children states that, "staff must know where each child is located and be aware of children?s activities at all times?.
2. On September 30, 2021 at approximately 3:27pm to 3:30pm, Child #1, age 1 years old, was found unattended on the playground.
3. Child #1 was located by staff #4, approximately 20-24 feet from the closed classroom door they came out of.
4. Staff #2 and #3 confirmed Child #1 was last observed in the classroom at approximately 3:25pm to 3:28pm.
5. It was determined Child #1 pushed open the classroom door to the playground and proceeded to walk down the sidewalk in the enclosed playground area.
Evidence:
1. The center's policies and procedures regarding supervision of children states that, "staff must know where each child is located and be aware of children?s activities at all times?.
2. On September 30, 2021 at approximately 3:27pm to 3:30pm, Child #1, age 1 years old, was found unattended on the playground.
3. Child #1 was located by staff #4, approximately 20-24 feet from the closed classroom door they came out of.
4. Staff #2 and #3 confirmed Child #1 was last observed in the classroom at approximately 3:25pm to 3:28pm.
5. It was determined Child #1 pushed open the classroom door to the playground and proceeded to walk down the sidewalk in the enclosed playground area.
Plan of Correction: The exit door in the classroom room wasn't closing properly which permitted the
child to open the door without assistance.
This has already been repaired as facilities repairs were contacted the same day of incident and door was repaired the next business day. All staff are trained in Name to Face Procedures and all steps were taken to ensure that all were following proper procedures.
child to open the door without assistance.
This has already been repaired as facilities repairs were contacted the same day of incident and door was repaired the next business day. All staff are trained in Name to Face Procedures and all steps were taken to ensure that all were following proper procedures.