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Inspection · 2023-03-20

Date
2023-03-20
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Christina Jones
(540) 340-2672
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
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 3/202/2023 from 10:15am-1:35pm. There were 80 children directly supervised by14 staff and all classrooms were in ratio. The physical plant, outdoor playground area, programming, menus, 6 staff records, 8 children?s records, 5 medications, emergency drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed playing outside, engaging in age appropriate free play, and eating lunch which consisted of chicken pilaf, green beans, peaches, and milk. Infant care including diaper changing and handwashing was also observed. Positive interactions between children and staff were observed during this inspection. There was an abundant supply of age appropriate materials for the children and the center was clean and organized. 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 3/29/2023. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations

6
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on record review, the center did not obtain the results of a Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search for all staff within 30 days of employment.

Evidence: Staff #4 (Date of Hire: 11/4/2022) did not have the results of a Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search on file.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-A
Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

Evidence: Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 12/16/2022) has not yet completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence: In the Twaddler classroom, an unlocked spray bottle of bleach was observed sitting on the counter in the diapering area. There were no children being diapered at that time.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-570-E
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula was dated.

Evidence: There was a bottle of prepared infant formula in the refrigerator in the Infant A classroom for Child #1 that was not dated.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment for all staff.

Evidence: Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 12/16/2022) did not have reference checks on file.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on documentation review and staff interview, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs for each group of children.

Evidence:
1. In the Infant A room, Child #1 was present but was not signed in on the classroom attendance sheet.
2. In the Infant B room, there were 4 children present and only 3 signed in on the classroom attendance sheet.
3. In the Twaddler room, there were 14 children present and only 13 signed in on the classroom attendance sheet.
4. In the Prepper room, there were 8 children present and 11 were signed in on the classroom attendance sheet.
5. In the Toddler A room, there were 5 children present and 7 were signed in on the classroom attendance sheet.
6. In the 3's and 4's room, there were 10 children present and 11 were signed in on the classroom attendance sheet.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services