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LeafSpring School at Hanover

Inspection · 2022-11-03

Date
2022-11-03
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
LaTasha Smith
(804) 588-2362
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.
? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
? 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on Thursday, November, 3, 2022 to determine the centers compliance with licensing standards. The inspection being at 9:40 AM and concluded at 1:00 PM. Today?s census consisted of 79 children with 14 staff supervising. During the tour, the inspector observed the children participating in circle time, playing with age appropriate materials, and playing on the playground. All areas used for the childcare were inspected. The center's first aid kit and non-medical emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. The required postings were inspected and found to be incompliance. Liability insurance, health inspection, and drills were all in compliance. Medications and authorizations were reviewed. There are staff on site with current First Aid, CPR, MAT and DHO training. There were seven children's and seven staff records reviewed. Violations were cited during today?s inspection. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector at (804) 588-2362.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-A
Based on record review of 7 child records, the center failed to ensure that 1 child records had an immunization documentation that the child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
Evidence:
1. Child #3 record had an immunization document 5/23/21.
2. Child #3?s enrollment date was 5/3/2021.
Plan of Correction: Immunizations must be received by admin members in order for student to start program effective 11/3/22.
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-B
Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each child had a physical exam within 12 months prior to attendance for children two years of age through five years of age. Evidence:
1. Based on the age of child #4 (four years old) at enrollment, 9/12/2022, the physical examination was not completed within one year prior. The date of the physical examination for child #4 was 5/13/20 (child was two years old at that time).
Plan of Correction: Physicals must be received by admin members in order for student to start program effective 11/3/22.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Base on observation, the center failed to keep areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.
Evidence:
1.The vinyl covering on a blue chair located in the Pre-K classroom, was torn and exposed the foam padding on the front corner of each side of the chair.
2. A wooden fence in the back of the toddler playground, has a protruding nail.
3. The entry and exit frame of the playhouse located on the main playground, has chipped wood that can snag skin and clothes.
Plan of Correction: 1. Chair will be thrown away
2. Will be pulled from the fence
3. Will be sanded or replaced by
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the center failed to keep 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:
1. A bottle of bleach water solution was unlocked on a shelf in the gym.
Plan of Correction: All products will be locked in the gym closet.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services