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Melrose Adventist Child Development Center

Inspection · 2024-07-22

Date
2024-07-22
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Tara K Martin
(804) 588-2371
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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 07/22/2024 and completed on 07/22/2024. The on-site inspection began at 9:00 am and ended at 11:15 am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 36 children present and 9 staff. The
inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records onsite. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations.

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

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as
cleaning materials, insecticides and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe
locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:

1. In the yellow room, an aerosol container of disinfectant was in an unlocked cabinet under
the sink.
2. In the orange room, a container of Dawn, Totally Awesome Disinfectant and Clorox
wipes were in an unlocked closet.
3. In the red room, a container of disinfectant, Clorox Disinfectant Mist and Clorox wipes were
in an unlocked closet.
Plan of Correction: Hazardous materials were either moved or closets were locked during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that children?s hands shall be washed
with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks.

Evidence:

In the yellow and red room, children were observed returning to activities without washing their hands after morning snack.
Plan of Correction: Staff will ensure children wash hands before and after eating.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services