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Hare Valley Head Start

Inspection · 2024-09-19

Date
2024-09-19
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, on-site monitoring inspection was completed on 09/19/2024, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:15 am and ended at 11:30 am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 55 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included a document review, tour of facility, interviews, observations and measurements. 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

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children.

There was no screening for staff #1 (hired 4 weeks ago) and staff #2 (hired 3 weeks ago). Both staff were working with children during this inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

There was exposed rust on the partition in the boys bathroom.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.

Staff #2, who has been actively working at the center for the past 3 weeks, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services