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Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC

Inspection · 2024-08-22

Date
2024-08-22
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

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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon MonoxideD4F

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 08/22/2024 and completed on 08/22/2024, as a part of licensure period. The onsite inspection began at 10:55 am and ended at 12:20pm . The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 34 children
present and 7 staff. The inspector reviewed 6 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews,and observations.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on
August 31, 2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

4
Standard 22.1-289.011-F
Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

Evidence:
The most recent violation notice was not posted. The violation notice posted was for November 2022.
Plan of Correction: The center will post the most recent inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-C
Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure ar least every two year from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members and individuals from independent contractors shall obtain and submimt the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening.

Evidence:
Staff #5 TB test was more than 2 years old on 7/27/2024. Confirmed by staff.
Plan of Correction: The TB test results were recieved 08/20/2024.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Repeat Violation

Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure hazardous substances s shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
In the main area where school age children participate in activities there was a cabinet not locked that had 2 cans of aersol spray. Labeled Keep out of reach of children and caution.
Plan of Correction: Chemicals will be moved out of the cabinet. The lock will be repaired on teh cabinet.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not ensure the center maintainin a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

Evidence:
There were not allergy list in each classroom and the list did not have a date on the allergy list in the kitchen area.
Plan of Correction: Will update the allergy, dietary restriction and sensativities list to include date and have list in each classroom.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services