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Hare Valley Head Start

Inspection · 2023-10-24

Date
2023-10-24
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kimberly Sampson
(757) 354-7307
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring visit and facility tour was conducted on 10/24/2023. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 61 preschool aged children in care with 7 staff members and 1 administrator. Children were observed interacting with staff, engaging in educational activities, nap, and hand washing. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Injury reports and medications were also reviewed. Areas of noncompliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed with the director in an exit meeting at the conclusion of this inspection.

Violations

3
Standard 22.1-289.035-A
Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that repeat central registry checks were completed for all staff every five years.
Evidence:
1. There were no updated central registry searches in the records for staff #2 or staff #3.
2. Staff confirmed that updated documentation had not been requested and the documentation available was dated 5/19/18 and 6/22/18 respectively.
Plan of Correction: Staff requested updated central registry searches.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all
areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and
operable condition.
Evidence:
1. The play kitchen equipment in two of the rooms rocked when pulled on and were not
anchored presenting potential tip hazards.
2. Staff confirmed that this equipment was not anchored.
Plan of Correction: Staff will submit a work order.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all
unused electrical outlets had protective covers.
Evidence:
1. There were two rooms with uncapped outlets.
2. Staff confirmed that these outlets were uncapped during this inspection.
Plan of Correction: Staff capped outlets during this inspection.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services