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Little Learners Preschool

Inspection · 2022-08-22

Date
2022-08-22
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
James R Basham
(804) 588-2370
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 monitoring inspection was conducted on 3/6/2023. There were 12 children, ages 2 1/2 years-4 years, 1 staff and 1 administrative staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel, environment and equipment, care of children, preventing the spread of disease, emergencies and nutrition. A total of 3 children?s records and 1 staff record were reviewed. The children were observed during clean up from art, hand washing and active time on the playground. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 10:25am and departed the center at 11:47 am.

Discussion on standards related to attendance records.

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

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on review of three children?s records and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that all physical records were obtained within 30 days after the first date of attendance.

Evidence: Administrative Staff #1 stated Child #3 first date of attendance was 8/8/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the physical record documented.
Plan of Correction: Provider will obtain physical record from parent.
Standard 8VAC20-780-150-B
Based on the review of three children?s records and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that each immunization record shall be signed by a physician.

Evidence:
1. The start date for Child #1 was 1/30/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have the immunization record signed by a physician.
2. Administrative Staff #1 stated Child #3 start date was 8/8/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the immunization record signed by a physician.
Plan of Correction: Provider will obtain signed immunization records.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on the review of three children?s records, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards.

Evidence: The record for Child #3 did not contain the following information: first date of attendance.
Plan of Correction: Provider will document first date of attendance.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on review of one staff record, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete.

Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 9/14/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have documentation that two or more references were checked before employment.
Plan of Correction: Provider will document two references for staff.
Standard 8VAC20-820-120-E-2
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure certain documents related to the terms of the license are required to be posted on the premises of each facility.

Evidence: The findings of the most recent inspection completed on 8/22/2022 were not posted. On the day of the inspection the most recent inspection posted was dated 1/19/2022.
Plan of Correction: Provider will post findings for most recent inspection.
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