Inspection · 2024-05-02
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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.
8VAC20-770 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 visit and facility tour was conducted on 5/2/2024. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 39 preschool aged children in care with 4 staff members. Children were observed interacting with staff, engaging in free play and educational activities, lunch and hand washing. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Injury reports and medications were also reviewed. Areas of noncompliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed with the director in an exit meeting at the conclusion of this inspection.
Violations
1Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. There were florescent lights that were constantly strobing in the classroom, office, and bathroom areas.
2. There was peeling paint throughout the center.
3. There was exposed rust on the light switch in the women's bathroom.
4. There was broken and peeling cove base around the center.
5. The backdoor used for secondary egress did not open freely. Staff confirmed this door sometimes will not open.
6. Children were observed in these areas throughout the inspection.
7. Staff noted that a work order has already been submitted for these repairs.