Inspection · 2023-06-22
Date
2023-06-22
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kelly Lindsay
(540) 309-2494
(540) 309-2494
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
8VAC20-770 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 on 06/22/2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A follow up on a self-report incident regarding behavioral guidance was also completed on the same day. There were 114 children present, ranging in ages from four months to five years old with 20 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of ten child records and ten staff records were reviewed.
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.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Licensing Inspector at (804) 629-3923.
Violations
8Standard 8VAC20-780-150-B
Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that immunization and physical examination records were signed by a physician, his designee or an official of a local health department.
Evidence:
1. Child #2?s physical examination record did not contain a date or a physician?s signature.
2. Child #10?s immunization record and physical examination record did not contain a physician?s signature.
3. Staff #1 confirmed the records did not contain the required dates and signatures.
Evidence:
1. Child #2?s physical examination record did not contain a date or a physician?s signature.
2. Child #10?s immunization record and physical examination record did not contain a physician?s signature.
3. Staff #1 confirmed the records did not contain the required dates and signatures.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observations and interview, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place.
Evidence:
1. In the Early Preschool A classroom, there was one bottle labelled ?sanitizer? and one bottle labeled ?soapy water? in an unlocked cabinet. Staff #4 confirmed that the hazardous materials were not in a locked place.
2. In the Early Preschool B classroom, there was one bottle labelled ?sanitizer? and one bottle labeled ?soapy water? in an unlocked cabinet. Staff #12 confirmed that the hazardous materials were not in a locked place.
3. In the Kindergarten Prep 1 classroom, there was one bottle of Eco Lab sanitizer and one bottle of Fabulose in an unlocked cabinet. Staff #13 confirmed that the hazardous materials were not in a locked place.
Evidence:
1. In the Early Preschool A classroom, there was one bottle labelled ?sanitizer? and one bottle labeled ?soapy water? in an unlocked cabinet. Staff #4 confirmed that the hazardous materials were not in a locked place.
2. In the Early Preschool B classroom, there was one bottle labelled ?sanitizer? and one bottle labeled ?soapy water? in an unlocked cabinet. Staff #12 confirmed that the hazardous materials were not in a locked place.
3. In the Kindergarten Prep 1 classroom, there was one bottle of Eco Lab sanitizer and one bottle of Fabulose in an unlocked cabinet. Staff #13 confirmed that the hazardous materials were not in a locked place.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-320-B
Based on observations and interview, the center failed to ensure that each restroom was equipped with toilet paper.
Evidence
1. In the Toddler A/B restroom, there was no toilet paper.
2. In the Kindergarten Prep 2 classrooms, there was no toilet paper in the girl?s restroom. Staff #11 confirmed that there was no toilet paper in the girl?s restroom.
Evidence
1. In the Toddler A/B restroom, there was no toilet paper.
2. In the Kindergarten Prep 2 classrooms, there was no toilet paper in the girl?s restroom. Staff #11 confirmed that there was no toilet paper in the girl?s restroom.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-400-B
Based on interview, the center failed to ensure that behavioral guidance is constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect child to appropriate behavior.
Evidence:
1. On June 16, 2023, Staff #1 reported to the department that Staff #14 ?did not follow our positive guidance policies?.
2. During interviews, Staff #4 stated that they witnessed Staff #14 ?forcefully made (Child #11) lay down?, put a blanket over her head and when Child #11 tried to pick up her head, Staff #14 pushed her head back down. Staff #4 also stated that Staff #14 put a blanket over Child #12?s head and when he picked up his head, Staff #14 pushed his head down.
Evidence:
1. On June 16, 2023, Staff #1 reported to the department that Staff #14 ?did not follow our positive guidance policies?.
2. During interviews, Staff #4 stated that they witnessed Staff #14 ?forcefully made (Child #11) lay down?, put a blanket over her head and when Child #11 tried to pick up her head, Staff #14 pushed her head back down. Staff #4 also stated that Staff #14 put a blanket over Child #12?s head and when he picked up his head, Staff #14 pushed his head down.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-540-C
Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure the first aid kit for the first floor contain the required items.
Evidence:
1. The first aid kit on the first floor did not contain tweezers, triangular bandages or an instruction manual.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that the first aid kit did not contain tweezers, triangular bandages or an instruction manual.
Evidence:
1. The first aid kit on the first floor did not contain tweezers, triangular bandages or an instruction manual.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that the first aid kit did not contain tweezers, triangular bandages or an instruction manual.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-540-E
Based on observation and interview, the center failed to have one working, battery operated flashlight on each floor of the building and one working, battery operated radio in each building.
Evidence:
1. There was not a working, battery operated flashlight or a working, battery operated radio available during the inspection.
2. Staff #2 confirmed that the center did not have a working, battery operated flashlight or a working, battery operated radio.
Evidence:
1. There was not a working, battery operated flashlight or a working, battery operated radio available during the inspection.
2. Staff #2 confirmed that the center did not have a working, battery operated flashlight or a working, battery operated radio.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-G
Based on observations and interview, the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home, the container is clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
Evidence:
1. In the Early Preschool B classroom, there was three water bottles without names or dates. Staff #12 confirmed that the water bottles and the contents were brought from home.
2. In the Kindergarten Prep 2 classroom, there was three water bottles without names or dates. Staff #11 confirmed that the water bottles and the contents were brought from home.
2. In the Kindergarten Prep 1 classroom, there was nine water bottles without names or dates. Staff #13 confirmed that the water bottles and the contents were brought from home.
Evidence:
1. In the Early Preschool B classroom, there was three water bottles without names or dates. Staff #12 confirmed that the water bottles and the contents were brought from home.
2. In the Kindergarten Prep 2 classroom, there was three water bottles without names or dates. Staff #11 confirmed that the water bottles and the contents were brought from home.
2. In the Kindergarten Prep 1 classroom, there was nine water bottles without names or dates. Staff #13 confirmed that the water bottles and the contents were brought from home.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that each child?s record contain the required information.
Evidence:
1. Child #1?s record did not have a work phone number for either parent.
2. Child #2?s record did not have a work phone number for either parent.
3. Child #3?s record did not have a work phone number for either parent.
4. Child #4?s record did not have a work phone number for either parent.
5. Child #5?s record did not have a work phone number for one parent.
6. Child #6?s record did not have a work phone number for one parent.
7. Child #10?s record did not have a work phone number for either parent.
8. Staff #1 confirmed that the items were missing from the children?s records.
Evidence:
1. Child #1?s record did not have a work phone number for either parent.
2. Child #2?s record did not have a work phone number for either parent.
3. Child #3?s record did not have a work phone number for either parent.
4. Child #4?s record did not have a work phone number for either parent.
5. Child #5?s record did not have a work phone number for one parent.
6. Child #6?s record did not have a work phone number for one parent.
7. Child #10?s record did not have a work phone number for either parent.
8. Staff #1 confirmed that the items were missing from the children?s records.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.