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Inspection · 2023-08-30

Date
2023-08-30
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Rebecca Forestier
(540) 309-2835
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
20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 08/30/2023. There were 26 children, ages 13 months-4 years, 6 staff providing direct care and supervision and various support staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed in outdoor large motor play, free choice activities, center play, and during lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 1 medication were reviewed; staff records will be reviewed at a later date with administration. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 10:00 am and departed at 12:00 pm.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-J
Based on observation and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding.

Evidence: The tables in class EHS 2 were not sanitized before lunch. Children were observed rolling cars and placing various books and toys on the table right before the tables were used for lunch. Staff 1 stated the tables are only sanitized after meals and snacks.
Plan of Correction: Will review with the staff and will add to the September staff meeting agenda.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services