Inspection · 2024-05-03
Date
2024-05-03
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Nanette Roberts
(757) 404-2322
(757) 404-2322
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/3/2024 from 1:15pm to 3pm. At the time of the inspection there were 22 children in care and 5 staff members. Children were observed participating in a painting activity and eating a snack. Records were reviewed for 5 children during the inspection. Staff records were reviewed on 5/8/2024 at the central office for five staff members. Evacuation drills, emergency supplies and other required records and postings were also 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 during the exit interview.
Violations
10Standard 22.1-289.011-F
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure the license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
Evidence:
1.The current license was not posted.
2.The latest inspection summary was not posted.
3.The Director confirmed the license and inspection summary were not posted.
Evidence:
1.The current license was not posted.
2.The latest inspection summary was not posted.
3.The Director confirmed the license and inspection summary were not posted.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Repeat Violation
Based on a review of 5 staff records, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.
Evidence:
1.There was no documentation of a TB screening in the record for staff #5.
2.The Director confirmed the screening was not in the record.
Based on a review of 5 staff records, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.
Evidence:
1.There was no documentation of a TB screening in the record for staff #5.
2.The Director confirmed the screening was not in the record.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-210-A
(A2) 8VAC20-780-210-A
Based on the review of records and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that all the requirements were met for staff assigned as program leaders.
Evidence:
1.The record for staff #3 (date of hire 1/22/24) contained documentation that the staff member was a program leader; however, the record did not contain documentation of a minimum of 24 hours of training related to the care of children. There were 8 hours of training documented in the record.
Based on the review of records and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that all the requirements were met for staff assigned as program leaders.
Evidence:
1.The record for staff #3 (date of hire 1/22/24) contained documentation that the staff member was a program leader; however, the record did not contain documentation of a minimum of 24 hours of training related to the care of children. There were 8 hours of training documented in the record.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-A
Based on the review of records and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course is completed within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence:
2.The record for staff #3 (date of hire 1/22/24) did not contain documentation of completion of the Virginia Preservice training.
3.The Director confirmed the documentation was not in the record.
Evidence:
2.The record for staff #3 (date of hire 1/22/24) did not contain documentation of completion of the Virginia Preservice training.
3.The Director confirmed the documentation was not in the record.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on records review and interview the center did not ensure that staff complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
Evidence:
1.The record for staff #5 did not contain documentation that orientation was completed within 7 days of hire.
Evidence:
1.The record for staff #5 did not contain documentation that orientation was completed within 7 days of hire.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Repeat Violation
Based on observation and interviews it was determined the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1.In the main classroom where children were gathered the following cleaning materials were accessible to children:
a.There was a container of Comet cleanser, Super Zorb and disinfectants in an unlocked cabinet under the sink.
b.There were bottles of laundry detergent in the unlocked laundry closet.
Based on observation and interviews it was determined the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1.In the main classroom where children were gathered the following cleaning materials were accessible to children:
a.There was a container of Comet cleanser, Super Zorb and disinfectants in an unlocked cabinet under the sink.
b.There were bottles of laundry detergent in the unlocked laundry closet.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-430-K
Repeat Violation
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a provision was made for an individual place for each child?s personal belongings.
Evidence:
1.Children?s personal belongings including backpacks and lunchboxes were scattered on the floor.
2.The Director confirmed that the children did not have individual places to keep their belongings.
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a provision was made for an individual place for each child?s personal belongings.
Evidence:
1.Children?s personal belongings including backpacks and lunchboxes were scattered on the floor.
2.The Director confirmed that the children did not have individual places to keep their belongings.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-P
Repeat Violation
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the center maintain a written record containing all the required information of children's serious and minor injuries.
Evidence:
1.Two injury reports did not contain documentation of the date and time the parent was notified of an injury.
2.The Director confirmed this information was not documented.
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the center maintain a written record containing all the required information of children's serious and minor injuries.
Evidence:
1.Two injury reports did not contain documentation of the date and time the parent was notified of an injury.
2.The Director confirmed this information was not documented.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on review of children?s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child?s record contains all required information.
Evidence:
1.There were no records for child #4 and child #5.
2.The Director confirmed there were no records.
Evidence:
1.There were no records for child #4 and child #5.
2.The Director confirmed there were no records.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on a review of staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information.
Evidence:
1.The record for staff #2, staff #3 and staff #5 did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment or volunteering.
2.The name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency was not kept at the center for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5.
3.The record for staff #5 did not include verification of age requirement and date of employment.
4.The Director confirmed the information listed was not in the records at the center.
Evidence:
1.The record for staff #2, staff #3 and staff #5 did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment or volunteering.
2.The name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency was not kept at the center for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5.
3.The record for staff #5 did not include verification of age requirement and date of employment.
4.The Director confirmed the information listed was not in the records at the center.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.