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Inspection · 2022-09-19

Date
2022-09-19
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Krysten Hunt
(804) 335-6724
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

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 09/19/2022. There were 25 children, ages 5 months-4 years, with 7 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, diaper change, bottle feeding, lunch and outside time. A total of 3 children?s and 3 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector arrived at 9:00 AM and departed at 11:00 AM.

Kelly Campbell
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 540-309-2494
Kelly.campbell @doe.virginia.gov

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-D
Based on observation in the kitchen, the center failed to ensure that all food was not stored with chemicals.

Evidence:
1. Observed a bleach bottle was sitting on the counter where food was being prepped.
Plan of Correction: The chemicals were removed during the inspection and will be monitored.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-G
Based on observation, the center to ensure that all substitute containers clearly indicated their contents.

Evidence:
1. The inspector observed a substitute container being used that was labeled as a disinfectant and the contents were not labeled as to what was actually in the container. The container contained bleach water.
Plan of Correction: When the chemicals are mixed the person will make sure that the correct label is on the bottle.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation of the disposal system for diapering, the center failed to ensure that it was used in such a way that neither a staff member?s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system.

Evidence:
1. The disposal system had a lid that prevented the staff person to be able to not touch the exterior surface of the storage system.
Plan of Correction: The lids will be removed ASAP.
Standard 8VAC20-780-570-E
Based on observation, the center to ensure that two bottles with infant formula was labeled and dated.

Evidence:
1. Two bottles sitting on the counter in the infant room was not dated or labeled with the owner?s name.
Plan of Correction: The bottles were labeled during the inspection.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services