Inspection · 2023-08-10
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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
20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 08/10/2023. There were 39 children, ages 2 years-12 years, and 8 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed during free choice activities, arts and crafts, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records were reviewed. The inspector discussed children?s allergies with the staff. The inspector arrived to the center at 9:00 am and departed at 11:30 am.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.
Violations
4Evidence: The inspection findings that were posted on the premises were dated 08/29/2022; the most recent inspection was conducted on 02/27/2023, those findings were not posted.
Evidence:
1. The flooring boards in the school-age classroom was loose and created a tripping hazard.
2. The anchor for the cubbies in the pre-k classroom had come out of the wall and allowed the cubbies to sway left and right; the cubbies could have fallen over if pushed.
Evidence:
1. The restroom in the 2 ?-3 year old classroom did not contain disposable towels or an air dryer and the soap was on the top of a cabinet out of the reach of the children.
2. The restroom in the pre-k classroom did not contain soap; the soap was on a windowsill outside of the restroom and was not within the reach of the children.
Based on document review, the center failed to ensure that for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
Evidence:
1. The attendance record in the 2 ?-3 year old class indicated that there were 8 children present; there were a total of 9 children observed in care in the 2 1/2-3 year old class. The arrival of each child was not documented as it occurred.
2. There were 4 children were observed in the school-age group of children. The attendance record for the school-age group contained documentation that there were currently 3 children in care. Child 5 had been marked as having departed the center to go to school for the day. Child 5 was observed in care during the inspection. The departure of each child was not documented as it occurred.