Inspection · 2024-06-20
Licensing Inspector
D'Nae Goodwin
(757) 404-3063
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
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
An unannounced monitoring inspection was completed on June 20, 2024. The on-site inspection began at 9:50am and ended at 1pm. The inspectors reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 92 children present and 21 staff. The inspector reviewed 10 children?s records and 7 staff records. 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 22.1-289.035-A
The center is required to obtain background checks every five years. The most recent criminal background check for Staff #2 was dated August 31, 2018.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #2 was able to schedule an appointment to have her criminal background check completed. Once obtained, the results will be sent to the licensing inspector and printed for the staff member?s file.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include splintered and cracked wood. In the toddler playground, the wood parameter of the playground has two areas of splintered and cracked wood that poses as a snagging and/or injury hazard to the children in care.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The center put in a work order to have the two areas of splintering and cracked wood to be repaired and replaced.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
REPEAT VIOLATION.
Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A can of disinfectant spray and a bottle of air freshener with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were unlocked in the 4 year old classroom.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The cleaning materials were immediately locked during the time of the inspection. Center will ensure that the cleaning products and all hazardous substances will be locked to prevent access by children.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-G
REPEAT VIOLATION.
Cribs shall be used for children under 12 months of age. There were three children in the infant room over the age of 12 months that were sleeping in cribs.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The center will call the parents of the three children to let them know that they will transition to rest mats/cots. Should the parents request the child to stay in the crib, they will obtain a letter from their pediatrician and place the letter in the child?s record. Moving forward, children will transition to rest mats/cots after 12 months of age.