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Happy Hearts Children's Center

Inspection · 2024-07-17

Date
2024-07-17
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Lauren Captain
(571) 835-0599
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 CareProvisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services
8VAC20-820 The License
8VAC20-820 Hearings Procedures
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 7/17/2024. The on-site inspection began at 9:35 am and ended at 11:10 am. The inspector reviewed compliance
in the areas listed above. There were 66 children present and 12 staff. The inspector reviewed 2 children?s records
and 3 staff records on-site.
This inspection included document review, review of policies and procedures and emergency planning, a tour of the program, interviews and observations.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or
law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, equipment was not maintained in operable condition.

Evidence:

3 vinyl covered play mats and blocks in the Ladybug classroom had rips and tears.
Plan of Correction: Removed during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation hazardous materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method.

Evidence:
Cleaning solution in the Lady Bug bathroom was located in a cabinet without a lock.
Plan of Correction: Corrected during the inspection. The lock was on top of the cabinet. We will remind staff to replace.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B-2
Based on observation, staff to child ratios for toddlers ( 1 staff :5 children) was not maintained while children were in care.

Evidence:
There were 3 staff supervising 16 children ( ages 16 months-24 months) for approximately 10 minutes during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The child that is in the classroom today asked to do a slow transition to the next classroom. I would help if needed for ratio but I had to accommodate the inspector.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services