Inspection · 2022-07-21
Date
2022-07-21
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Angela Dudek
(804) 629-8167
(804) 629-8167
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today at 9:00am-12:30pm. There were 71 children ranging in age from 4 months old to 10 years old supervised by 13 staff. The physical plant, programming, menus, 5 staff records, 7 children?s records, 9 medication, emergency
drills, policies and emergency supplies were inspected. Children were observed napping, eating snack, diapering, getting ready for outdoor play, and playing on the playground. There was an adequate number of staff trained in CPR/First aid at the time of inspection. Areas of noncompliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 8/2/22. Please email me at angela.dudek@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.
Violations
8Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
Evidence: 1)The lower part of the wall next to the block area in the school age classroom, has large areas of paint and drywall chipping from the wall. 2)On the Fours/School Age playground and on the Twos/Threes playground, there are 4 large screens that are within reach of children and are torn/shredded. 3) On the Twos/Threes playground, there is a large sharp rock protruding from the mulch area on the hill in the back which could pose a tripping hazard or snag to the skin. 4)On the Toddler playground, the resilient surfacing next to the stairs that lead to the slide, has some cracking, a large hump, and a void under the resilient surfacing that could cause a trip hazard.
Evidence: 1)The lower part of the wall next to the block area in the school age classroom, has large areas of paint and drywall chipping from the wall. 2)On the Fours/School Age playground and on the Twos/Threes playground, there are 4 large screens that are within reach of children and are torn/shredded. 3) On the Twos/Threes playground, there is a large sharp rock protruding from the mulch area on the hill in the back which could pose a tripping hazard or snag to the skin. 4)On the Toddler playground, the resilient surfacing next to the stairs that lead to the slide, has some cracking, a large hump, and a void under the resilient surfacing that could cause a trip hazard.
Plan of Correction: A maintenance company has been contacted to repair playground surface and paint classroom walls. Rocks will be removed from playgrounds. Replacement screens have been ordered to be installed on windows.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a
locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: 1)During inspection in the twos classroom, there was a bottle of sanitizer that was left out on the counter in an unlocked and accessible area next to the diapering station. 2)Also in the twos classroom, there were sanitizer and disinfectant that was in an unlocked cabinet and accessible to children. 3)In a utility closet off the hallway, where a sign was posted that read ?Please keep door locked at all times?, the door was unlocked and contained 2 multipurpose cleaners stored on the floor, a bottle of caulk, and 2 spray bottles
of unlabeled cleaners that were accessible to children.
locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: 1)During inspection in the twos classroom, there was a bottle of sanitizer that was left out on the counter in an unlocked and accessible area next to the diapering station. 2)Also in the twos classroom, there were sanitizer and disinfectant that was in an unlocked cabinet and accessible to children. 3)In a utility closet off the hallway, where a sign was posted that read ?Please keep door locked at all times?, the door was unlocked and contained 2 multipurpose cleaners stored on the floor, a bottle of caulk, and 2 spray bottles
of unlabeled cleaners that were accessible to children.
Plan of Correction: Staff will be retrained in proper chemical storage. Management will assist and observe to ensure hazardous substances are stored in a locked cabinet. Utility closet door will be closed and locked at all times. Management will conduct periodic checks throughout the day to ensure that the utility door is locked
throughout the day.
throughout the day.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on review of documentation and interview with the staff, the center did not maintain a current and dated written list of children?s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that was accessible to all staff in each group or area.
Evidence: 1)In the infant classroom, there was no dated allergy list posted for the staff.
Evidence: 1)In the infant classroom, there was no dated allergy list posted for the staff.
Plan of Correction: Allergy lists were updated and posted in classrooms. Classrooms with no allergies have a posting that states: No allergies in Classroom.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change and after contact with body fluids.
Evidence: In the twos classroom, both staff members did not wash their hands after changing child diapers and before touching other surfaces and children in the classroom.
Evidence: In the twos classroom, both staff members did not wash their hands after changing child diapers and before touching other surfaces and children in the classroom.
Plan of Correction: Staff will be retrained in proper handwashing procedures and management will assist and observe to ensure protocols are followed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-B
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that sunscreen was labeled with the child?s name and that it was inaccessible to children.
Evidence: 1)In the twos classroom, a basket of
sunscreen was stored in a lower cabinet that was left unlocked and accessible to the children. 2)In the threes classroom, there was sunscreen in a basket that was not labeled with the child?s name as required.
Evidence: 1)In the twos classroom, a basket of
sunscreen was stored in a lower cabinet that was left unlocked and accessible to the children. 2)In the threes classroom, there was sunscreen in a basket that was not labeled with the child?s name as required.
Plan of Correction: Sunscreen was sent home and new sunscreens were requested. Staff went
through sunscreens to ensure sunscreen was labeled with student's names.
All sunscreen was moved to locked cabinets and staff will be retrained in
sunscreen storage policies.
through sunscreens to ensure sunscreen was labeled with student's names.
All sunscreen was moved to locked cabinets and staff will be retrained in
sunscreen storage policies.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-P
Based on review of documentation, the center did not ensure that the written record of children?s injuries contained all required information.
Evidence: During inspection, accident reports dated 6/8/22 for Child #1, 6/8/22 for Child #2,
5/31/22 for Child #3, and 7/12/22 for Child #4 were missing the future action to prevent
recurrence of the injury.
Evidence: During inspection, accident reports dated 6/8/22 for Child #1, 6/8/22 for Child #2,
5/31/22 for Child #3, and 7/12/22 for Child #4 were missing the future action to prevent
recurrence of the injury.
Plan of Correction: Staff will be retrained in accident report writing procedures. Going forward accident reports will a reflect plan of action for prevention of recurrence of injuries.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
Evidence: 1)During inspection in the school age classroom, there were 18 children present,
but the written record reflected there were 17 children present.
Evidence: 1)During inspection in the school age classroom, there were 18 children present,
but the written record reflected there were 17 children present.
Plan of Correction: Staff will be retrained in classroom attendance procedures as well as name to face checks to ensure accurate daily attendance.
Standard 8VAC20-780-90-A
Based on review of five child records, the center did not obtain parent authorization for
emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located
immediately.
Evidence: The record for Child #5 did not contain parent authorization for emergency medical care in case of an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.
emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located
immediately.
Evidence: The record for Child #5 did not contain parent authorization for emergency medical care in case of an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.
Plan of Correction: Forms were signed by parent at pick up.