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Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC

Inspection · 2023-03-27

Date
2023-03-27
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Michele Patchett
(757) 439-6816
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

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was completed on March 27, 2023. There were 22 children present with 6 staff supervising and administrative staff on site. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any question regarding the inspection please contact inspector, Tiffany Jones at 757-403-3045.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-150-B
Based on review of children's record, and interview, the center did not ensure the physical examination and immunizations were signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.

Evidence: In Child#1's record (start date: 03/16/23), there was no physician signatures found on the physical examination and immunizations. Interview with staff confirmed the available documentation for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The center's Director will review all documents for signatures prior to enrollment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence: There were multiple disinfectant spray observed unlocked under the sink with the labels "keep out of reach of children" and "caution"
Plan of Correction: The center will ensure kitchen door is locked and/or lock cabinet in the staff bathroom.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-G
Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain documentation of all emergency drills.

Evidence: There was no documentation found for two practiced shelter in place for 2022. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation was available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The center Director will ensure to record all practiced drills for review.