Inspection · 2023-10-19
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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
20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated by two inspectors on 10/19/2023, in conjunction with a complaint investigation. The inspection was interrupted soon after being initiated and was later continued on site by one inspector and the Director of the Office of Child Care Health and Safety on 11/09/2023.
There were 72 children, ages 3 months-5 years, and 12 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed in the following: in free choice activities, participating in learning activities and in outdoor large motor play. A total of 5 children?s records, 5 staff records, and 1 medication were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: sanitizing, handwashing, and playground maintenance. The Licensing Inspector and the Director arrived for the inspection at 9:30 am and departed at 12:15 pm.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.
Violations
6Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
Evidence: Staff 6 verified that the first day of attendance for Child 1 was 09/05/2023; there was not an immunization record available for review during the 11/09/2023 inspection.
Based on staff interviews, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child?s physical examination before the child?s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
Evidence: Staff 6 verified that the first day of attendance for Child 1 was 09/05/2023; there was not physical examination available for review during the 11/09/2023 inspection.
Evidence:
1. The steps to the green/brown/blue piece of playground equipment were cracked. The cracks in the plastic steps create pinch points. Children were observed playing on the equipment during the 11/09/2023 inspection.
2. The white fence between the toddler and pre-k playgrounds had a sharp edge that was accessible to children. Children were observed playing in the area of the fence during the 11/09/2023 inspection.
3. The trim and paint on the lower edge of the wall, located near the diapering room in the infant classroom, were peeling. The peeling paint was accessible to the infants that were playing in this area of the room. Children were observed in this area during the 11/09/2023 inspection.
Evidence: There were three pacifiers laying in the floor and one laying in a rocking chair in the Infant Room. The pacifiers were not labeled to indicate that they were individually assigned.
Evidence:
1. The record for Child 1 did not contain the first date of attendance.
2. The record for Child 2 did not contain documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child?s record as required by the standards.
Evidence:
1. The attendance record in the primary classroom indicated there were 18 children present. There were 20 children observed in the group at the time the attendance record was reviewed. The attendance record did not document arrival as it occurred.
2. The attendance record in the 2 year old classroom indicated there were 18 children present. There were 16 children observed in the group at the time the attendance record was reviewed. The attendance record did not document departure as it occurred.