Inspection · 2024-02-14
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Areas Reviewed
22.1 Background Checks Code
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Child Day Centers
Inspector Notes
A Subsidy Health and Safety inspection was conducted on 02/14/2024 to review health and safety requirements. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 25 infant to preschool aged children in care with 4 staff members and 1 administrator. Children were observed interacting with staff, nap, lunch and hand washing. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Director reported that there have been no injuries and medications are not being administered at this time. Areas of noncompliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed with the director in an exit meeting at the conclusion of this inspection.
Violations
4Evidence:
1. There was no proof of identity and age in the record for child #2 and child #5.
2. Director confirmed this documentation was not present during this inspection.
Evidence:
1. There were Clorox wipes, diaper creams, ointments, and air fresheners unlocked on the shelves underneath the changing tables in the restrooms at child height.
2. Children were observed in the restrooms during this inspection.
Evidence:
1. Inspector observed child #1(age 2) standing in a crib with the mattress at the highest setting and the top bar of the crib railing at the child's waist level, presenting a potential fall hazard.
2. Inspector spoke to the staff about this concern and they moved child #1 out of the crib and placed child #2 (age 23 months) into the crib.
3. Child #2 was then observed jumping in the crib with the top bar of the crib railing at the child's waist level, presenting a potential fall hazard.
4. Child #2 was removed from crib when inspector spoke to staff about the crib not being appropriate for child #2.
Evidence:
1. Children were observed seated in high chairs upon inspectors arrival. 2 of the children in the high chairs were not securely fastened.
2. The Director confirmed two of the children were not securely fastened in their highchairs.