Inspection · 2023-06-28
(804) 297-4469
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 SANCTIONS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
22.1 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION
Inspector Notes
A monitoring inspection was conducted on June 28, 2023. The inspector was on site from approximately 9:00 am until 11:00 am. The director was not on site during the inspection. There were 19 children present with three staff supervising. Children were observed playing in the ball in the gym. Later children prepared for a field trip to an offsite pool. Sunscreen was applied to children before leaving.
The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of five child records were reviewed and three 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 questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector.
Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
804-840-8312
Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov
Violations
9Evidence:
The record of staff #3 contained documentation of a completed central registry check dated 10/31/2017, exceeding five years. All background checks are required to be renewed every five years.
immunizations for one child before the child?s attendance.
Evidence:
The record of child #1, enrolled 06/10/2023, contained documentation of immunizations
dated 06/30/2023 exceeding the first day of attendance.
submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within 30 days prior to employment.
Evidence:
1. The record of staff #1, employed 04/27/2023, contained documentation of a negative
tuberculosis screening dated 05/08/2023. The tuberculosis screening exceeded the first day of employment.
2. The record of staff #2, employed as a rehire on 05/02/2023, contained documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 05/28/2022. The tuberculosis screening exceeded 30 days prior to the date of employment.
one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.
Evidence:
The record of staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 did not contain documentation of completing daily health observation training. Staff #, staff #2, and staff # 3 were the only staff on duty during the inspection on June 28, 2023.
Evidence:
The most recent health inspection was conducted on 05/20/2022 exceeding the annual requirement.
Evidence:
1. Multiple cleaning materials were observed in the kitchen next to the classroom. The kitchen door was propped open and accessible to children in care.
2. The kitchen door next to the classroom was propped open using cans of paint. The cans of paint stated hazardous and keep out of reach of children.
local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center.
Evidence:
The number of the regional poison control center was not posted in the center.
Evidence:
On June 28, 2023 the licensing inspector observed the children 19 children and three staff leaving for a field trip offsite. The staff did not post Information regarding the scheduled field trip?s event and location was not posted and visible at the center site.
acknowledgement of the written agreement between the parent and the center for one child
by the first day of the child?s attendance.
Evidence:
1. The record of child #1, enrolled 05/30/2023, did not contain documentation of the parent?s
signature of the written agreement between the parent and the cent
2. The record of child #3, enrolled 06/10/2023, did not contain documentation of the parent?s
signature of the written agreement between the parent and the center.
3. The record of child #5, enrolled 05/30/2023, did not contain documentation of the parent?s
signature of the written agreement between the parent and the center.