Inspection · 2024-08-21
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, on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 8/21/2024. The on-site inspection began at 12:00 and ended at 1:30 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 10 children present and 4 staff. The inspector reviewed 2 children?s records and 2 staff records on-site on 8/21/2024. This inspection included document review, a 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.
Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 9/5/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-A
Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations required by the State Board of Health prior to the first day of attendance. Evidence: the record for child #1 (start date: 7/1/2024) did not contain documentation of immunizations.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to, or within 30 days of the first day of attendance. Evidence: the record for child #1 (start date: 7/1/2024) did not contain documentation of a physical examination.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, not all areas of the center inside and outside were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence:
1. The playground location is unfenced in a parking lot and is in close proximity to a busy three lane road, with a speed limit of approximately 35mph. There were no cones or caution tape to designate what area/play equipment (such as bikes, wagons, climbers, etc) is off limits.
2. There is trash on the playground area, including a broken climbing wall
3. The fence behind the facility is deteriorating, has warped, rotten, broken and splintered wood, is leaning and is missing boards.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, there was not resilient surfacing with a fall zone, free of hazardous obstacles, under and around playground equipment as required. Evidence: There is a spinning playground equipment positioned on grass, without any resilient surface in the fall zone.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-580-B
Based on observation and staff interview, the vehicle used to transport children does not meet the safety standards set up the Department of Motor Vehicles. Evidence: the license plates on the center van expired 3/2024.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
(Repeat Violation) 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: two children were listed on the attendance record for the two?s classroom, however three children were observed in care.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.