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Stepping Stone Preschool LLC

Inspection · 2023-12-11

Date
2023-12-11
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Cindy Horne
(804) 297-4469
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
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with the Director. There were 23 children in care, ranging in age from four to six-years-old, supervised by six staff. The children were observed in circle time. Four child records and six staff records were reviewed. The Center has six staff with current certification in CPR and First Aid, and six staff trained in Daily Health Observation Training. One medication and the authorization form were reviewed. Required postings were observed. The attendance, menu, and emergency drill log were reviewed. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery- operated radio were observed. The most recent Fire Inspection on file was dated 08/01/23 and the most recent Health Inspection on file was dated 08/08/23. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Beth Velke, at beth.velke@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-8302.

Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by 5 p.m. on 12/29/23.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, it was determined that not all areas of the center inside and outside were maintained in a safe condition.

Evidence:
1. On the playground, the wooden fence had four nails protruding out from the fence approximately one-half inch in length and nails were protruding from the bottom of the fence creating an impalement and scratch hazard.

2. The wooden fence had three warped boards, one of the boards had become separated at the bottom and was projecting toward the play area creating a trip hazard.
Plan of Correction: All nails will be hammered in and warped boards will be fixed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on review of documentation and interview; the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

Evidence: Repeat Violation

The drill log did not contain documentation of a drill conducted in November 2023.
Plan of Correction: Evacuation Drill will be done for December
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services