Inspection · 2023-05-04
Licensing Inspector
Beth Velke
(804) 629-8302
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
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS (8VAC20-770)
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE
Inspector Notes
An unannounced renewal study was conducted from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. There were 47 children in care being supervised by 8 staff. The children were observed eating lunch and preparing for rest time. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of six child records and four staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have questions regarding this inspection you may contact Sharon Allen at 540-272-2941 or sharon.allen@doe.virginia.gov.
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on review of four staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a central registry check within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff A (start date: 03/28/2023) and the record for staff B (start date: 01/23/23) did not have documentation of a central registry check on file.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation of the playground it was determined that not all equipment was in safe and operable condition. Evidence: Three tricycles on the playground were observed to have cracks on the seats with sharp edges exposed.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation of the infant room it was determined that not all procedures for diapering were followed. Evidence: The changing pad in the Baby Steps B classroom has a small rip on the surface making the changing pad no longer nonabsorbent as required.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on review of attendance in two infant classrooms it was determined that the attendance was not documented with the arrival of each child. Evidence: Child A was not marked present on the attendance in Baby Steps A classroom and child B was not marked present on the attendance in Baby Steps B classroom.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.