Inspection · 2022-03-30
Licensing Inspector
Florence Martus
(804) 389-0157
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.
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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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 3/30/22 from 1:25pm to 2:00pm with program staff. There were 12 children in care, ranging in age from six-years to 12-years-old, supervised by two staff. The children were observed doing a painting project and washing up to go outside. Two child records and three staff records were reviewed off-site on 4/2/22. There were no medications on site for children during the inspection. The attendance and emergency drill log were reviewed. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery operated radio were observed. The most recent Fire Inspection on file was dated 6/28/21 and the most recent Health Inspection on file was dated 8/23/21. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Laura Brindle, at laura.brindle@doe.virginia.gov or 540-905-2062.
Standard 8VAC20-780-530-A
Based on record review and interview with staff, the program did not ensure that at least one staff on site had First Aid certification when children were present. On 3/30/22 at approximately 1:30pm two staff were on site who reported not having First Aid certification. A third staff member was due to arrive at 3:45pm who also did not have First Aid certification.
Plan of Correction: The on site manager received First Aid certification on 4/2/22. The other two staff received First Aid certification on 4/9/22.
Standard 8VAC20-780-530-A-1
Based on record review and interview with staff, the program did not ensure that at least one staff on site had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when children were present. On 3/30/22 at approximately 1:30pm two staff were on site who reported not having CPR certification. A third staff member was due to arrive at 3:45pm who also did not have CPR certification.
Plan of Correction: The on site manager obtained CPR certification on 4/2/22. The other two staff obtained CPR certification on 4/9/22.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on review of documentation and interview with staff, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: At approximately 1:30pm on 3/30/22 the attendance record contained documentation of nine children present in the program. There were 12 children present. A staff member reported that they had not finished checking children in from dismissal at approximately 12:30pm.
Plan of Correction: On April 7th, the site childcare manager met with on-site staff to review proper attendance procedures. Procedures reviewed included noting the time the child enters and exits the program on the attendance roster and contacting the school office to verify any absences for afternoon care.