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Pure at Heart Childcare Center, Phase 2

Inspection · 2021-04-15

Date
2021-04-15
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Tiffany Jones
(757) 403-3045
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

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Inspector Notes

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.
A monitoring inspection was initiated on April 15, 2021 and concluded on April 21, 2021. The center owner was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 9 children present and 3 staff. The inspector emailed the center owner a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed requested documents submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. The Inspector reviewed 2 children?s records, 2 staff records and the background checks of 1 individual submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.

Violations

3
Standard 22VAC40-185-280-B
Based on observation and staff interviews, the hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: In the two's and three's classroom, on the sink counter there was a green bucket containing a disinfectant and water mixture and on a shelf there was a container of hand sanitizer. In the Infant room on a cabinet there was a container of hand sanitizer. All items were determined to be hazardous as the labels are 'keep out of reach of children" and least one other statement "flammable", "warning" and "flammable".
Plan of Correction: The green bucket was removed during inspection. Staff coached and developed on the violation. The hand sanitizer was removed during inspection placed in a locked area.
Standard 22VAC40-185-540-E
Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure all nonmedical emergency supplies shall be required were available and operational.

Evidence: The center owner confirmed there was not one working, battery-operated radio and one working, battery-operated flashlight.
Plan of Correction: Batteries were replaced in radio and flashlight was brought into center.
Standard 22VAC40-185-550-D
Based on record review and staff interviews, the center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill and a a minimum of two shelter-in-place practice drills per year for the most likely to occur scenarios.
Evidence: The center owner confirmed a drill was not conducted in September 2020 and only one shelter -in-place drill was conducted annually.
Plan of Correction: Coached staff on the 2 in place drills that shall be performed a minimum of 2 times per year.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services