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Wee Care Christian Learning Center

Inspection · 2024-06-10

Date
2024-06-10
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Jennifer Moore
(540) 430-0384
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.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on Monday, June 10, 2024, to determine the center's compliance with licensing standards. The inspector was on site from 9:40am to approximately 12:14pm. There were 25 children present and eight staff members directly supervising. Upon arrival, the children were observed in different areas of the center. Some children were in their classrooms, in the hallways during transitions, and outside in their designated playground. Later, the children were observed preparing for lunch and rest time. The center is equipped with age and stage appropriate materials and equipment for the children's use. Staff were engaged with the children and were observed offering guidance when needed. The areas where the children receive care were inspected and found to be in compliance. The center had the following posted: license, daily schedules, emergency numbers, evacuation maps, menu, and various parent information. The center's first aid kit and non-emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. Medication is administered and medications and authorizations were reviewed. Transportation is not provided. Five children's records and five staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact Florence Martus, Licensing Inspector at 804-389-0157 or Florence.martus@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-E
Based on a review of five children's records and interviews, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for two children under the age of two years.

Evidence: 1. The record of Child #2, 9-month-old, did not contain additional immunizations since the child's first date of attendance (DOA: 11/06/23).
2. The record of Child #4, 11-month-old, did not contain additional immunizations since the child's first date of attendance (DOA: 10/02/23).
3. During interview, a member of management confirmed there were no additional immunizations on file for Child #2 or for Child #4.
Plan of Correction: A request to provide updates immunizations will be sent on 06/10/24 with a deadline of 6/21/24.
Standard 8VAC20-780-245-A
Based on a review of five staff records and interviews, the center did not ensure one staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.

Evidence: Staff #5, employed on 05/24/21, completed seven hours of annual training from 05/25/2023-05/24/2024. During interview, a member of management confirmed Staff #5 had not completed a minimum of 16 hours of training annually.
Plan of Correction: Staff have recently been given link to complete professional development training. The center will maintain a spreadsheet to track progress. There will be an ongoing goal to complete 8 hours midway through the year.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-C
Based on observations, a review of documentation, and interviews, the center did not ensure that if diaper ointment or cream is used, it was with written parent authorization.

Evidence: A diaper ointment was observed on site for Child #6, but the authorization to administer the diaper ointment expired on 05/22/24. During interview, it was reported the diaper ointment has been used on Child #6 and an updated authorization has not been received to date.
Plan of Correction: An updated form will be signed at pick-up on 06/10/24.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
(Repeat Violation) Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the provider did not ensure two children's records contained the required information.

Evidence: 1. The record of Child #1, date of attendance 06/03/24, was missing the address of one of the two emergency contacts listed.

2. The record of Child #3, date of attendance 06/03/24, was missing the address of one of the two emergency contacts listed.

3. During interview, a member of management acknowledged the center did not have the required information on file for Child #1 and Child #3.
Plan of Correction: The provider will send an e-message and request the information by 06/10/24.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services