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Apple Tree Learning Center #1001

Inspection · 2024-05-23

Date
2024-05-23
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Brandie Viscayda
(757) 636-3427
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
8VAC20-770 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 inspection was conducted on May 23, 2024, from 1:10pm to 4:45pm. At the time of the inspection there were 115 children in care and 15 staff members. Children were observed participating in various activities including nap, handwashing, free choice play and snack. Records were reviewed for ten children and nine staff members. Evacuation drills, emergency supplies and other required records and postings were reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed with the director during the exit interview.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-D
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food.
Evidence:
1. The storage area of the Pre-K 4 and 5 year old (Challenger 2) classroom had a bottle of sanitizing spray stored above a plastic jar of candy.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that the sanitizing material was stored above food.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-B
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that cribs, cots, rest mats, and beds shall be identified for use by a specific child.
Evidence:
1. The center used name labels on each crib in the infant room. However, two occupied cribs did not have labels on the crib to identify the specific children.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that the two occupied cribs did not have labels on the crib to identify the specific children.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.
Evidence:
1. The foot pedal on the step can in the two year old (Jr. Explorers 1) bathroom was broken and could only be opened using hands. There were soiled diapers in the can.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that the can was opened using hands to dispose of soiled diapers.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-E
Based on medication review and interview, the center did not ensure that the center's procedures for administering medication shall include duration of the parent's authorization for medication.
Evidence:
1. The asthma action plan form for child #7 did not have effective dates listed.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that the asthma action plan did not have the effective dates listed.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain when applicable, the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody.
Evidence:
1. The record for child # 3 did not contain the work number for the father.
2. The record for child # 4 did not contain the work number for both parents.
3. The record for child # 5 did not contain the employer?s name for the father.
4. Staff #1 confirmed that the records above were missing the required information.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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