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Little Learners Preschool

Inspection · 2023-09-25

Date
2023-09-25
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 9/25/2023. There were 11 children, ages 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 active time on the playground, handwashing, lunch and nap. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 10:50am and departed the center at 12:15 pm.

Discussion on standards related to emergency procedures-continuity of care.

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

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on observation and discussion, the center failed to ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing was maintained throughout the playground.

Evidence:
1 Licensing staff observed approximately 4-6 inches of resilient surfacing around the fall zones of the 4 foot tall yellow and blue climbing structure.
2 Licensing staff observed approximately 3 inches of resilient surfacing and exposed tree roots around the fall zones of the 3 foot tall yellow and red climbing structure.
Plan of Correction: Provider will ensure resilient surfacing meet required depth.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services