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Buchanan County Head Start at Twin Valley #1

Inspection · 2024-09-11

Date
2024-09-11
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Katie Gifford
(276) 698-9981
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 (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 9/11/2024. The on-site inspection was from 9:50-10:45 and then again from 2:00-2:25 due to a field trip. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 11 children present and 3 staff.

The inspector reviewed 5 children?s record. This inspection included document 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.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on measurement, the center did not have the required fall zones around play equipment.
Evidence:
The climbing wall and trike equipment did not have 6 feet of space all around it.
Plan of Correction: The equipment will be moved to allow for 6 feet clearance around the play equipment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-F
Based on record review, the center did not follow the most recent, age appropriate nutritional requirements of USDA.
Evidence:
There were several items on the snack menu that did not follow USDA guidelines.
Plan of Correction: Staff will work with the school staff to make the needed changes.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services