Inspection · 2023-02-06
Date
2023-02-06
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Beth Velke
(804) 629-8302
(804) 629-8302
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 Care of Children
Inspector Notes
An unannounced complaint inspection was conducted on 2/6/2023 to investigate an allegation received by the department regarding Care of Children. Based on evidence gathered through observations, interviews and documentation review, the complaint was determined to be valid. A violation notice was issued to the facility. An exit interview was conducted on 2/15/2023.
Please complete the "plan of correction" and "date to be corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from the date of receipt. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
Violations
1Standard 8VAC20-800-640-6
Based on observations, interviews, and documentation review, it was determined that the provider used a forbidden action: punishment for a toileting accident. Evidence: on 1/3/2023, at approximately 4:45pm, child #1, age 3, was sent to use the bathroom. Between approximately 4:45 - 5:00pm, child #1 had a toileting accident. Provider #1 admitted that at approximately 5:00pm, they stated, "you just peed" and spanked child #1 approximately 3 times using an open, cupped hand on the child's bottom. A witness confirmed that this occurred and stated that child #1 whimpered and sniffled, but did not cry and did not have any visible marks.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.