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Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC

Inspection · 2022-08-02

Date
2022-08-02
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Michele Patchett
(757) 439-6816
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was initiated on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 and concluded on Monday, August 8, 2022. There were 76 children present with 11 staff supervising including administrative staff onsite. The
inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and
supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of
4 child records and 2 staff records were reviewed. 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

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-B
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure all cribs are identified for use by a specific child.

Evidence: In the infant room, Child#2 was observed in a crib that was not identified for use by a specific child. Interview with staff confirmed the use of the crib by Child#2 and not identifying it for child's specific use.
Plan of Correction: Retrain staff on proper sign in and sign out procedures in the classrooms.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting.

Evidence: In the Infant Room, Staff#1 observation of diapering was completed and Child#1 hands were not washed after diaper change. Interview with staff confirmed Child#1's hands were not washed after diapering
Plan of Correction: Retrain staff on proper handwashing
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain a written record that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

Evidence:
In Toddler's classroom, there were six children observed in the classroom. The attendance log showed eight children in the group. Interview with staff confirmed the count of six present in care and written attendance log not being update to reflect all of the children's for each group.
Plan of Correction: Staff members labeled cribs being used
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services