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Inspection · 2022-04-28

Date
2022-04-28
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kelly Patterson-Savittiere
(703) 479-4746
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.
8VAC20-770 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 today from 11:30 am- 1:30 pm. There were 49 children in care at the time of the inspection directly supervised by 8 staff members. Child to staff ratios were found to be in compliance.

The physical plant, staff records, child records, medication policies and medications, evacuation drills, a sample of injury reports,emergency supplies and policies were reviewed.

Information gathered determined violations with applicable code or law and is noted on the Violation Report.

If there are any questions regarding this inspection please contact kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based upon observation, areas and equipment were found to be in an unsafe condition at the time of the inspection.
Evidence:
4 cribs in the infant classroom were found to have peeling paint on all top edges.
1 rocking/ bouncy seat was observed to have a bolt sticking out of the attached base.
There is an exposed water drainage tube that is exposed directly in front of the gate used to enter the playground ( tripping hazard).
Mulch needs to be redistributed on the playground, currently observed to be uneven leaving large areas uncovered under swings.
Plan of Correction: We will order new cribs today.
The bouncy seat was removed during the inspection.
The mulch is washing away due to the rain and will be fixed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-E
Based upon observation, sandbox was not covered.
Evidence: The sandbox on the playground does not have a cover to protect from the elements and animal. It is also a fall hazard due to the fact that it is not full of sand and has a large drop from the edge to the bottom.
Plan of Correction: We have not been told to cover before. We will get a cover.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-E
Based upon observation, 12 inches of space was not maintained between nap cots.
Evidence: The 2's classrom was observed during nap time and 3 cots did not have space of required 12 inches in between for sleeping.
Plan of Correction: The cots were moved during the inspection. Teachers were trying not to block exits.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services