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Backyard Bears Day School

Inspection · 2022-01-11

Date
2022-01-11
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Monique Anderson
(540) 309-2397
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.
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection took place on-site on 01/11/2022 and the inspection concluded on 01/12/2022 with a virtual record review inspection. There were 21 children, ages 11 months-4 years, and 5 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed in free choice and learning activities. Diapering was also observed. A total of 3 children?s records, 3 staff records and 1 LLC Manager Record were reviewed.

New requirements became effective on October 13, 2021. The facility has not yet complied with the following requirement(s):
? 8VAC20-780-40-K The center shall develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.

The facility is to review the new requirements and work with their assigned inspector to ensure future compliance

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B
Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to maintain the required staff-to-child for 3 year olds up to school age eligible; 1 staff member for every 10 children.

Evidence: There were 11 children and 1 staff member in the Pre-K class during the 01/11/2022 on-site inspection. It was determined that the children in that class were aged 3 years-4 years. The required ratio for that class was 1 staff for every 10 children.
Plan of Correction: Will apply for the ratio waiver.
Standard 8VAC20-780-540-C
Based on observation and discussion with the staff, the center failed to maintain the minimum requirements of a first aid kit.

Evidence: The first aid kit did not contain adhesive tape.
Plan of Correction: Will purchase tape and will discuss with the staff to notify when they use all of an item.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services