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Inspection · 2024-04-03

Date
2024-04-03
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 CareProvisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services
8VAC20-820 The License
8VAC20-820 Hearings Procedures
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 12:40 pm-3:10 pm. There were 38 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 6 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medication policies, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in naptime, reading books, eating snack. and parent pick up. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an ample supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector,
Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

4
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
Based on review of four staff records, the center did not update criminal history record reports every five years.

Evidence:
Staff A's nationwide fingerprint search expired on 7/11/23 and has not been repeated as required,
Plan of Correction: I will send her today to do fingerprints.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-C
Based on record review, staff members did not obtain and submit results of a follow up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years as required.

Evidence:

Staff A- last TB screen expired 7/2023 and had not been repeated as required.
Staff B- last TB screen expired 11/22/23 and had not been repeated.
Plan of Correction: I will have then do the TB test.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B-3
Based on observation, staff to child ratios for 2 year olds ( 1 staff to 8 children) was not followed while children were in care.

Evidence:

1. On 4/3/2024 There was 1staff with 9 children when the inspector walked into the classroom.
2. From approximately 2:30 pm- 2:45 pm there was only 1 staff in the classroom as nap was ending.
3. Staff returned to classroom at 2:45 pm after preparing snack.
Plan of Correction: The doubled the ratios at naptime. The second teacher was trying to help get snack ready since she saw that I was busy with the inspector. The children woke up while she was helping.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation, the surface used for diapering was no longer considered nonabsorbent.
Evidence:
There was a rip in the plastic covering on the diaper changing pad in the infant room.
Plan of Correction: I have already ordered a new one.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services