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Inspection · 2024-03-14

Date
2024-03-14
Complaint Related
No
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.
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 03/14/24 from 7:05 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. with the site director. There were 25 children in care, ranging in age from five to 12-years-old, supervised by six staff. The children were observed in free play. Five child records and five staff records were reviewed. The Center has four staff with current certification in CPR and First Aid, and four staff trained in Daily Health Observation Training. Six medications and authorization forms were reviewed, and the center has three staff current in Medication Administration Training (MAT). Required postings were observed. The attendance, menu, and emergency drill log were reviewed. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery-operated radio were observed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Beth Velke, at beth.velke@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-8302.
Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by 5 p.m. on 03/28/24.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-G
Based on review of six medications, the center did not ensure that they administer only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container.

Evidence: The medication for Child #6 was in a labeled plastic bag and was not in the original, labeled container from a pharmacy.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on record review, the center did not have documentation of a written allergy care plan for each child with a food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

Evidence: The record for Child #6, with a documented food allergy requiring emergency medication did not contain documentation of a written allergy care plan from a physician.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services