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Inspection · 2023-05-02

Date
2023-05-02
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 05/02/2023. There were 15 children, ages 3 years--5 years, and 3 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and lunch. A total of 3 children?s records and 5 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 10AM and departed at 12 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

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-150-B
Based on review of three children's records, the center failed to ensure that all immunizations were signed by a physician or designee.

Evidence:

Children 1 and 2 did not have a signature by a physician or designee on the immunization record.
Plan of Correction: The program will monitor all immunization records to ensure all signatures are completed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-N
Based on review of the playground safety plan, the center failed to ensure that the plan included all required components.

Evidence:

The play ground safety procedures did not include: provision for active supervision by staff to include positioning of staff in strategic locations, scanning play activities, and circulating among children; and method of maintaining resilient surface.
Plan of Correction: The program will work on a playground safety plan that will include all components.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services