Inspection · 2023-05-18
Date
2023-05-18
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Cassie Anderson-Leichty
(757) 409-4668
(757) 409-4668
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
A monitoring inspection was initiated on 5/18/2023 and concluded on 5/23/2023.? There were 28 children present with 5 staff supervising. The children were engaged in centers, and observed during outdoor time, lunch time, and the start of nap time. A total of 3 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed. The inspection started at 10:15 am and concluded at 12 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 program.
Violations
8Standard 22.1-289.011-F
Based on observation and staff interview the center did not ensure the license required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
Evidence: The Owner confirmed that the license that was posted was not the current license. The center had a license posted that was dated 10/24/2020-10/23/2022.
Evidence: The Owner confirmed that the license that was posted was not the current license. The center had a license posted that was dated 10/24/2020-10/23/2022.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-260-B
Based on document review and staff interview the provider did not provide annual approval from the health department.
Evidence: The owner confirmed they did not have a current documentation of a health inspection.
Evidence: The owner confirmed they did not have a current documentation of a health inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation and staff interviews, the provider did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence: The Owner verified the following conditions:
1. On the outdoor playground there was a section of black landscape fabric which was protruding from the surface of the ground that posed a trip hazard to children and staff.
2. On the outdoor playground there was a Merry Go Cycle and one of the cycles was missing a pedal.
3. In the front hallway there was a smoke alarm hanging down from the ceiling by a wire.
Evidence: The Owner verified the following conditions:
1. On the outdoor playground there was a section of black landscape fabric which was protruding from the surface of the ground that posed a trip hazard to children and staff.
2. On the outdoor playground there was a Merry Go Cycle and one of the cycles was missing a pedal.
3. In the front hallway there was a smoke alarm hanging down from the ceiling by a wire.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-H
Based on observation and staff interview the center did not ensure that medications or other harmful agents shall not be stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children.
Evidence: The owner confirmed that there was an open unlocked bag on a desk in the school age room that contained 2 unlabeled bottles of medication. They also confirmed that the medication was accessible to an enrolled school age student.
Evidence: The owner confirmed that there was an open unlocked bag on a desk in the school age room that contained 2 unlabeled bottles of medication. They also confirmed that the medication was accessible to an enrolled school age student.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
Evidence: The 2 ? to 5-year-old room had an allergy list hanging on the bulletin board as you walked in the classroom. The list was not kept confidential as the Owner confirmed that parents are allowed in the rooms when dropping off and picking up their children.
Evidence: The 2 ? to 5-year-old room had an allergy list hanging on the bulletin board as you walked in the classroom. The list was not kept confidential as the Owner confirmed that parents are allowed in the rooms when dropping off and picking up their children.
Plan of Correction: Owner took the list down during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-B
Based on observation and staff interview the center did not ensure that cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child.
Evidence: Staff confirmed that 1 out of 4 of the infants? cribs was not labeled with a child?s name.
Evidence: Staff confirmed that 1 out of 4 of the infants? cribs was not labeled with a child?s name.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-C
Based on observation and staff interview the center did not ensure that toilet chairs shall be emptied promptly and cleaned and sanitized after each use.
Evidence: The owner confirmed that the toilet training chair in the restroom had not been emptied promptly.
Evidence: The owner confirmed that the toilet training chair in the restroom had not been emptied promptly.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on observation and staff interviews the center did not ensure for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
Evidence:
? The attendance sheet in the 2 ? to 5-year-old room showed 16 children checked in when there were 18 children in attendance.
? The attendance sheet in the 16 months to 2-year-old room did not show any children checked in and there were 5 children in attendance.
Evidence:
? The attendance sheet in the 2 ? to 5-year-old room showed 16 children checked in when there were 18 children in attendance.
? The attendance sheet in the 16 months to 2-year-old room did not show any children checked in and there were 5 children in attendance.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.