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Inspection · 2023-03-31

Date
2023-03-31
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 03/31/2023. There were 35 children, ages 9 months-5 years, and 9 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and breakfast. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector arrived at 9 AM and departed at 11:15 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

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were locked in a way that prevents entry.

Evidence:
1.In the preschool room, a was using a spray bottle of water to help clean the tables. The child was finished cleaning the tables and the two staff were occupied with other children. The child went into the cabinet and took out another spray bottle of soap and water. The child had access to the spray bottle with bleach water.
Plan of Correction: Staff will store the spray bottle with just water somewhere accessible to the children. This will prevent access to the cleaning chemicals.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services