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Atlantic Coast Athletic Clubs of Virginia, Inc.- Preschool

Inspection · 2024-02-22

Date
2024-02-22
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Beth Orebaugh
(540) 847-9173
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 (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was initiated on 02/22/2024 and concluded on 02/22/2024 from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM. There were 92 children present, ranging in ages from two to five, with 13 staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies. A total of nine children?s records, six staff?s records, three board officer?s records, and three children?s medications were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.

Violations

4
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain an out-of-state Child Abuse and Neglect search request by the end of the 30th day of employment for a new staff member that lived outside of Virginia within the last five years.

Evidence:

1. The record for staff 2, hire date 6/19/23, did not contain results of an out-of-state Child Abuse and Neglect search. Staff 2's sworn statement documented living outside the state of Virginia within the last five years.
2. The director confirmed an out-of-state background check had not been completed for staff 2.
Plan of Correction: The background check for staff 2 has been sent. The results will be forwarded to the licensing inspector.
Standard 22.1-289.036-A
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure agents of the applicant for licensure updated fingerprint and out-of-state background checks every five years.

Evidence:

The record for board officer 2 contained a fingerprint background check dated 4/23/18 and an out-of-state background check dated 4/12/18.
Plan of Correction: The out-of-state background check was sent out 2/5/24. Board officer 2 will be required to complete the fingerprint background check. The results will be forwarded to the licensing inspector.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure a current written confidential list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions were accessible to all staff who work with children.

Evidence:

1. The staff in room 1 advised of a food allergy in the classroom. An inspection of the room was completed and a written list of food allergies could not be found.
2. The staff stated there was not a list in the classroom.
Plan of Correction: The allergy list will be posted in room 1.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation to demonstrate that a staff member possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.

Evidence:

1. The director stated staff 6 was the lead teacher in the PreK classroom.
2. The record for staff 6, hire date 12/14/23, did not contain documentation to demonstrate lead qualifications.
Plan of Correction: The college transcripts for staff 6 will be obtained for the record.