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Inspection · 2022-09-07

Date
2022-09-07
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Angela Dudek
(804) 629-8167
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

8VAC20-800 Administration
8VAC20-800 Personnel
8VAC20-800 Household Members
8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members
8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training
8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment
8VAC20-800 Care of Children
8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease
8VAC20-800 Medication Administration
8VAC20-800 Emergencies
8VAC20-800 Nutrition
8VAC20-800 Transportation
8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care
8VAC20-820 The License
8VAC20-820 The Licensing Process
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 09/07/2022 from 9:30am to 11:30am. There were 11 children ages 9 months to age 4 years old (26 points) with the Provider and 1 assistants. The programming area, outdoor playground area, menus, Provider, Assistant and Household member records, 11 child records, attendance, emergency drills, and emergency supplies were reviewed. Children were observed participating in writing and math worksheets, playing with legos, and learning about shapes. Diapering and handwashing procedures were also observed. There were adequate staff with current certification in CPR and First Aid training. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 9/16/2022. Please email me at angela.dudek@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-800-50-A
Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the provider did not ensure they maintained a written record of children in attendance each day.

Evidence: 1)During the inspection in was determined there were 11 children present, but the written record reflected there were no children present.
Plan of Correction: I'll check the child's name off once they are dropped off.
Standard 8VAC20-800-630-A
Based on observation, the provider did not ensure use of positive methods of discipline that were constructive in nature and included techniques such as redirecting children to acceptable behavior.

Evidence: During the inspection, Child #4 (DOB 6/24/20) was being corrected for disrupting the learning of others in care. Caregiver #2 repeated ?stop it? to the child on a number of occasions. The caregiver then picked the child up by their arm and carried the child across the room by the child?s arm to redirect them to a new activity.
Plan of Correction: Me and my assistant will work on it.
Standard 8VAC20-800-780-B
Based on review of 11 child records, the provider did not conduct an annual review of children?s emergency contact information and the parent?s acknowledgment of the review.

Evidence: The records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6 did not contain documentation of an annual review of the children?s emergency contacts, nor did the records contain parent acknowledgment of the review.
Plan of Correction: I'll let the children's parents sign it.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services