Inspection · 2024-04-15
(540) 270-0057
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted 4/15/2024 from 10:10am through 12:50pm. There were 46 children directly supervised by 8 staff and all classrooms were in ratio. The physical plant, outdoor playground area, programming, menus, 6 staff records, 6 children?s records, 5 medications, emergency drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed coloring, completing a handprint craft, and eating lunch which consisted of chicken nuggets, bread, carrots, and peaches. There was an adequate supply of age appropriate materials for the children. There was an adequate number of CPR/First Aid, Daily Health Observation, and MAT trained staff on site at the time of inspection. Areas of non-compliance 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 4/29/2024. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.
Violations
9Evidence: Child #3 (Start Date: 11/10/2023) had a physical examination on file dated 3/21/2024.
Evidence: Staff #5 (Date of Hire: 2/15/2024) and Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 5/12/2023) have TB tests on file dated 2/19/2024 and 3/14/2024, respectively.
Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition.
Evidence: In the bathroom attached to the 4's classroom there was chipping and peeling paint on the wall next to the sink.
Based on observation of the physical plant, the center did not ensure hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the Toddler room, there was a spray bottle of bleach next to the children's sink and two disinfectant spray bottles on the table by the changing table that was within reach of children.
2. In the 2's classroom, there was a sanitizing spray bottle and disinfectant cleaning wipes stored in an unlocked cabinet.
Based on observation of diapering procedures, the center did not ensure that disposable diapers are disposed in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.
Evidence: In the Infant room, staff was observed completing a diaper change and used their hands to open the lid of the trash can to dispose of the soiled diaper.
Evidence: In the Toddler room, Child #6 had a prescription medication stored in a bin underneath the changing table that was unlocked and accessible to children.
Evidence: Child #9 has two medications on site that had accompanying medication authorizations that expired 1/27/2024.
Evidence: In the Toddler room there were three diaper creams that were not labeled with the child's name and stored in bins underneath the changing table that was unlocked and accessible to children.
Evidence: There was no emergency evacuation drill documented for the month of March 2024.