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Inspection · 2024-03-11

Date
2024-03-11
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Beth Velke
(804) 629-8302
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.
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm with the center director. There were 97 children, ranging from three months to five years of age, present with 16 staff supervising. Infant care was observed and older children were observed eating lunch, listening to stories, preparing for nap, and napping. Lunch served today: pasta with butter, peas, applesauce and milk. Five child records and five staff records were reviewed, along with the emergency drill log, written daily attendance, written allergy list, two medications and authorization forms, one allergy care plan and the annual fire and health inspections. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
(Repeat violation) Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that children's hands were washed as required. Evidence: In the infant classroom one infant was observed drinking a bottle and their hands were not washed beforehand as required.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-F
Based on observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow USDA nutritional requirements when serving lunch. Evidence: the children were observed eating pasta w/butter, peas, apple sauce and milk for lunch; no meat or meat alternative was served.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services