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Inspection · 2022-10-25

Date
2022-10-25
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Heather Harrell
(757) 334-4329
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)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/22 from 12:00pm until 2:40pm. At the time of the inspection, there were 92 children in care with 20 staff present. A sample of 9 children's records and 12 staff/board member records were reviewed. Children were observed participating in learning activities and free play, playing outside on the playground and resting quietly during nap time. Diapering and handwashing procedures were also observed. First aid and emergency supplies, the emergency preparedness plan, documentation of emergency practice drills, medication, children's injury reports and required center postings were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law. Violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were discussed with the center owner during the exit interview.

Violations

3
Standard 22.1-289.036-A
Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that every agent of an applicant for licensure as a child day center shall complete a sworn statement or affirmation every five years.

Evidence:
1. The most recent sworn statement or affirmation in the record for board member 1 is dated 3/2/17. A new sworn statement for board member 1 was due in March 2022.
2. The most recent sworn statement or affirmation in the record for board member 2 is dated 3/1/17. A new sworn statement for board member 2 was due in March 2022.
3. The center director confirmed that the sworn statements for board member 1 and board member 2 are expired.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Board member 1 and board member 2 completed new sworn statements on the day of the inspection, which were faxed to the center and placed in their record.
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-A
Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that all new employees shall complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

Evidence:
1. Staff 1 had a date of hire of 6/29/22. There is no documentation in staff 1's record that she has completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment.
2. The center director confirmed that staff 1 has not completed the required orientation course within the 90 day time frame.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff 1 will have the required orientation course completed by 10/31/22.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.

Evidence:
1. On the playground for the younger aged children, there is a large toy bin with the top broken off the hinges, causing an entrapment and injury hazard.
2. The center director confirmed that the toy bin on the playground has not been maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: A new toy bin for the playground has been ordered and the broken one will be disposed of.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services