Inspection · 2024-02-27
(804) 297-4469
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
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
A renewal inspection was initiated on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, and concluded on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The licensing inspector conducted an announced inspection on March 6, 2024, at the administrative office to review two staff records from 9:10am to approximately 10:30am. The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced renewal inspection on-site on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 4:15pm to approximately 5:25pm. There were four children present in the direct care of two staff. Upon the inspectors' arrival, the children were observed coloring in a teacher-led activity. Later, they were observed during free-play. The center is equipped with age-appropriate materials and equipment for the children's use. Staff were engaged with the children and offering guidance when needed. The areas where children receive care were inspected and found to be in compliance. The center had the following posted: license, daily schedule, emergency numbers, evacuation maps, and various parent information. The center's first aid kit and non-emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. During the inspection, five children's records and two staff records were reviewed. The center administers medications when needed, but medications were not reported on site at this time.
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
7Evidence: The results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check in the record of Staff #2, employed on 06/08/23, were completed on 06/15/23. During interview, a member of management acknowledged the fingerprints for Staff #2 were received after Staff #2 received orientation training, for which she was compensated for on 06/08/23.
Evidence: The record of Staff #2, employed on 06/08/23, did not contain documentation of a completed sworn statement. During interview, a member of management acknowledged that a completed sworn statement was not on file for Staff #2.
Evidence: The record of Staff #2, employed on 06/08/23, did not contain the results of the central registry finding. During interview, a member of management reported the results of the central registry finding for Staff #2 could not be located.
Evidence: The record of Staff #2, employed on 06/08/23, did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. During interview, a member of management reported documentation of a negative TB screening could not be located for Staff #2.
Evidence: The most recent TB screening in the record of Staff #1, employed on 06/14/21, was dated 09/03/21. During interview, a member of management reported an updated TB screening was not on file for Staff #1. An updated TB screening should have been obtained no later than 09/03/23.
Evidence: The record of Child #1 (DOA: 05/28/19) did not contain documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record as required by 8VAC20-780-420-E.3. During interview, a member of management acknowledged the record did not contain confirmation of up-to-date information.
Evidence: During the inspection on 02/27/24, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed at the center. The emergency contact information and information about any health problems which may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities were not observed at the center for the staff.
The center should maintain at the center the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency and information about any health problems which may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities for each staff member.