Inspection · 2024-08-26
Licensing Inspector
Michelle Argenbright
(540) 848-4123
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.
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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
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on 08/26/2024 and completed on 09/05/2024. The on-site inspection began at 10:15 AM and ended at11:25 AM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 47 children present and 10 staff. The inspector reviewed five children?s records and five staff records electronically on 09/05/2024 and five medications and records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Standard 22.1-289.011-F
Based on observation, the center failed to post the most current inspection results.
Evidence:
The last inspection conducted was dated 5/15/24. The inspection posted is dated 12/13/23.
Plan of Correction: This inspection report will be posted upon receipt.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-G
Based on observations, the center failed to keep hazardous substances that are not kept in their original containers clearly labeled with their content.
Evidence:
In two classrooms hazardous substances in spray bottles were found unlabeled.
Plan of Correction: The spray bottles of hazardous substances were labeled. Staff will be retrained on the importance of ensuring spray bottles are labeled with their contents.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-L
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
The medication box sitting on the counter in the office was unlocked. The office door was open.
Plan of Correction: The medication box will be kept locked from now on. The director will check the box daily to ensure it is locked.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-P
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to notify parents, when parent authorization for medication expires, that medication needed to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization.
Evidence:
The parent authorization for MAT 5 expired on 08/14/2024. As of the date of the inspection the center had not notified the parent of the expired authorization.
Plan of Correction: The parents were notified on 09/05/2024. In the future the director will ensure parents are notified when medication authorizations expire.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on interview, the center failed to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Evidence:
Per interview with the director the center does not have an allergy care plan for child 6.
Plan of Correction: The parent of child 6 was advised on 9/5/24 to provide the allergy care plan or the child will not be allowed to return. In the future newly enrolled children will not be allowed to start until allergy care plans are received.