Inspection · 2024-05-22
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.
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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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Inspector Notes
An unannounced focused monitoring inspection was conducted from 9:30 - 11:30am with the director. There were 17 children, ranging from 18 months to five years of age, present with four staff supervising. Children were observed eating snack, playing with play doh and painting. Snack served today: graham crackers and apple sauce. Four child records and two staff records were reviewed, along with the emergency drill log, written daily attendance, written allergy list, playground area and the required posted information. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-A
(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, and interviews, the playground is not located and designed to protect children from hazards. Evidence: The playground location is unfenced in the parking lot, with cones as a border, and is in close proximity to a busy three lane road, with a speed limit of approximately 35mph. Staff stated that children use this playground area to ride bikes, play on the slide, play on the spinning playground equipment and play on the yellow climber.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-D
Based on observation, the facility failed to post the license in a place conspicuous to the public. Evidence: the license was located on a desk in the office.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that children?s hands were washed as required. Evidence: The toddlers and two's were observed eating snack together and their hands were not washed afterwards.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, and staff interview, the diapering area in the two's classroom did not contain the appropriate (foot operated) disposal system for diapers, as required. Evidence: the foot operated disposal system had a sign on it stating, "soiled linen" and staff stated they use the other trash can, which was not foot operated, to dispose of diapers.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on review of the written attendance record, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility did not maintain a written record of daily attendance, for each group of children, that documents the arrival and departure of children in care as it occurs. Evidence: there was no written record of attendance for the eight toddlers/two's that were observed eating snack together.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.