Inspection · 2022-06-02
Licensing Inspector
Laura Brindle
(540) 905-2062
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 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 10:45 am ? 1:45 pm with the director. There were 94 children, ranging from two months to six years of age, present with 17 staff supervising. Children were observed having free play in centers, playing a group game, preparing for and eating lunch and napping. Lunch served today was tacos, mixed fruit, and milk. A total of five children's records and five staff records were reviewed. The playground was observed and in compliance and a carbon monoxide detector was observed. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or donna.liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A-1
Based on review of five staff records, the facility did not have documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test/ screening for staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: the record for staff #2 (date of hire: 5/9/22) did not have documentation of a TB test/screening and was observed working with children in the toddler class.
Plan of Correction: Staff member will get updated TB test/screening by Monday, June 13, 2022.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B-2
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain the ratio of one staff for every 5 children, (6 with a ratio waiver) ages 16 months through two years. Evidence: There were 8 children observed with one teacher and the youngest child in the class was 23 months old.
Plan of Correction: Had parent permission but not the written assessment. Moving forward will have both.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation, and interviews with staff, the facility failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff, a current written list of all children?s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: there was no written list posted in the infant room, toddler A room, or 2?s room, and the list that was posted in the 2?s B class, Preschool IIA class, and the PreK A class was dated 12/10/21 and was not current, per staff.
Plan of Correction: The allergy list will be updated and posted in all classrooms by June 13, 2022, and kept current moving forward.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on review of the written attendance record, and interviews with staff, the facility failed to ensure all children were included on the written attendance record. Evidence: 1) in the infant B class, 7 children were listed on the attendance record and 8 children were observed in the class; 2) in the toddler A class, 9 children were listed on the attendance record and 8 children were observed; 3) in the 2?s class, 7 children were listed on the attendance record and 8 children were observed; 4) in the Preschool IIA class, which was combined with the preschool IIB class, 21 children were listed on the attendance record and 20 children were observed; and 5) in the PreKA class, 7 children were listed on the attendance record and 10 children were observed.
Plan of Correction: Within 15 minutes of arrival in the class all children will be added to the attendance sheet. Periodic classroom attendance checks by the director and assistant director will be conducted.