Inspection · 2023-04-10
Date
2023-04-10
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Nanette Roberts
(757) 404-2322
(757) 404-2322
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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 4/10/2023 from 10:15am-12:15pm. During the inspection there were 39 children in care ages 2 years old through 5 years old in care with 12 staff. Children were observed participating in various activities in the classroom, and swimming in the pool. Records were reviewed for 3 children and 5 staff. Medication and emergency supplies were reviewed during the inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed during the exit interview.
Violations
5Standard 8VAC20-780-150-B
Based on a review of 3 children's records it was determined that the facility did not ensure that immunizations were signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.
Evidence:
1. The immunization form for child #1 was not signed.
2. Staff #4 verified that the immunizations form was not signed.
Evidence:
1. The immunization form for child #1 was not signed.
2. Staff #4 verified that the immunizations form was not signed.
Plan of Correction: Staff #5 will ensure that the immunization form will include a physicians signature.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on the observation of playground structures, the facility did not ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to splintered, cracked, or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.
Evidence:
1. There is chipped and peeling paint on the playground structures.
2. The two year old play structured has rust on the inside of the roof.
3. Staff #5 confirmed that there was rust on the inside of the roof and there was chipped and peeling paint.
Evidence:
1. There is chipped and peeling paint on the playground structures.
2. The two year old play structured has rust on the inside of the roof.
3. Staff #5 confirmed that there was rust on the inside of the roof and there was chipped and peeling paint.
Plan of Correction: Staff #5 will work with the YMCA to replace or repair the playground equipment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on observation, it was determined that where playground equipment is provided resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.
Evidence:
1. The resilient surface (mulch) around the end of the slide on the 4-5 year old playground was pushed away showing the base layer underneath.
2. There were exposed tree roots at the base of the slide, in the fall zone, that posed a trip hazard.
3. Staff #5 confirmed that the mulch was pushed away from the exit of the slide and tree roots were at the end of the slide.
Evidence:
1. The resilient surface (mulch) around the end of the slide on the 4-5 year old playground was pushed away showing the base layer underneath.
2. There were exposed tree roots at the base of the slide, in the fall zone, that posed a trip hazard.
3. Staff #5 confirmed that the mulch was pushed away from the exit of the slide and tree roots were at the end of the slide.
Plan of Correction: Staff #5 will work with the YMCA to replace the playground equipment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-G
Based on review of lunch boxes it was determined that the facility did not ensure that lunch boxes were clearly labeled and dated in a way that identifies the owner
Evidence:.
1. A lunch box in classroom #5 did not have a name or date on it.
Evidence:.
1. A lunch box in classroom #5 did not have a name or date on it.
Plan of Correction: The center will ensure that lunchboxes are clearly labeled with the child's name and date.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on observation the facility did not ensure that staff files contained the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 had no address for the emergency contact.
2. Staff #2 had no emergency contact.
3. Staff #4 confirmed that the emergency contact and emergency contact address were not in the files.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 had no address for the emergency contact.
2. Staff #2 had no emergency contact.
3. Staff #4 confirmed that the emergency contact and emergency contact address were not in the files.
Plan of Correction: Staff #5 will ensure that emergency contact information for all staff will be completed.