Inspection · 2024-08-26
Date
2024-08-26
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Diana DeSilva
(571) 596-3656
(571) 596-3656
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
8VAC20-800 Administration
8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment
8VAC20-800 Care of Children
Inspector Notes
An unannounced, on-site focused inspection was initiated on 08/26/2024 and completed on 08/26/2024, as a part of the current licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 12:42pm and ended at 1:06pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 8
children present and 2 caregivers; the point total was 20. This inspection included a tour of the facility.
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.
Violations
2Standard 8VAC20-800-420-A
Based on observation, rooms, halls, and stairways used by children in care were not lighted with natural or electric lighting for the children's safety and comfort.
Evidence:
1. The electric lighting in the room that infant and toddlers were napping were turned off during nap period.
2. The windows for natural light were covered with curtains.
3. The room was very dark and the inspector was not able to see the infants, toddlers and 3.5 year old children sleeping in their cribs.
Evidence:
1. The electric lighting in the room that infant and toddlers were napping were turned off during nap period.
2. The windows for natural light were covered with curtains.
3. The room was very dark and the inspector was not able to see the infants, toddlers and 3.5 year old children sleeping in their cribs.
Plan of Correction: The provider will open the curtains to provide natural light during nap.
Standard 8VAC20-800-520-A
Based on observation, cribs were not used for children from birth through 12 months of age.
Evidence:
1. Two children (3.5 years old and 2.5 years old) were both over the age of 12 months and observed sleeping in cribs.
2. The two children were not provided a cot, rest mat, or bed to sleep.
Evidence:
1. Two children (3.5 years old and 2.5 years old) were both over the age of 12 months and observed sleeping in cribs.
2. The two children were not provided a cot, rest mat, or bed to sleep.
Plan of Correction: Will provide rest mats.