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STEPS - Prince Edward Head Start

Inspection · 2023-09-01

Date
2023-09-01
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.
20 Access to minor?s records
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
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

Inspector Notes

An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 09/25/2023. There were 35 children, ages 6 months-4 years, and 7 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, lunch, and nap. A total of 5 children?s records and 3 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: record keeping, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 11:30 AM and departed at 1:05 PM.

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

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on interview and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children.

Evidence:

1. Staff # 1 started employment on 8/23/2023 and the TB screening/test was completed on 09/01/2023.
Plan of Correction: All staff in the future will have the TB prior to starting.