Inspection · 2024-05-14
(571) 596-3660
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/14/24 from 11:30am to 1:50pm. There were 143 (4 months to 5yrs) directly supervised by 24 staff. The physical plant, 6 staff records, 5 children?s records, 9 children's medications and medication authorization records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, listening to stories, and preparing for and taking naps. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was a sufficient supply of books, toys, and materials for the children. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector. Keesha Minor (keesha.minor@doe.virginia.gov) or 571-596-3660.
Violations
6Evidence: reviewed 6 staff records and found that Staff 5 and 6 had been employed for more than 90 days and did not have documentation of the orientation course.
Evidence:
1) observed an unlocked cabinet with soap water and bleach water in the Jelly Fish room
2) observed an unlocked cabinet with soap water and bleach water in the Sea Stars room
Evidence: observed that there was not 12 inches of space between Jelly Fish and Sea Turtles classrooms.
Evidence: observed that the staff member in the Toucans' classroom did not wash 2 children's hands after assisting them with diapering.
Evidence:
1) Reviewed 11 children's medications and found that Child 1's written authorization form expired on 6/1/23; Child 3's written authorization form expired on 8/2023'; Child 7's written authorization form expired on 7/24/23; Child 13's written authorization form expired on 2/6/24; and Child 15's written authorization form expired on 11/30/23.
2) Reviewed 11 children's medications and found that Child 3's Auvi-Q expired on 7/2023; Child 7's Epinephrine expired on 10/2023
Evidence: the drill log for the past 12 months documented that the emergency drills were only conducted between 9:30am and 9:40 each month. No emergency evacuation drills were conducted midday, afternoon, or evening.