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KCE Champions @ Coleman Place Elementary School

Inspection · 2024-03-07

Date
2024-03-07
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Arlene Agustin
(804) 629-7519
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
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on March 7, 2024, from 3:10 to approximately 4:30pm. There were 13 children present and one staff member. At approximately 4:10pm, the Director showed up to the facility now having two staff members. A sample size of eight records were reviewed which included five children?s records and three staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during handwashing, free play, and dinner. First aid kits were observed. There are no medications administered at the center at this time. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented. The violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with the Site Director at the exit interview.

Violations

4
Standard 22.1-289.011-F
Based on observation and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that the finding of the most recent inspection of the facility was posted on the premises of the facility.
Evidence:
1. The most recent from October 16, 2023, was not posted on the premises.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that the most recent inspection not posted on the premises of the facility.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The center will print out the most recent inspection and post it on the parent board.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-C
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that during the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them. The volunteer or other employee shall have received instruction in how to contact appropriate authorities if there is an emergency.
Evidence:
1. Upon arrival to the center at 3:16pm, there was one staff member present with 13 children in care.
2. Staff #2, confirmed that they were the only staff member present with all 13 children in care.
3. Staff #1, Director, arrived at the center at approximately 4:10pm and confirmed that there was only one staff member at the center prior to their arrival.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The center typically has 2 individuals at the start and three towards the end of the day. The center will speak to administration about hiring additional staff for when individuals call out or are sick.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-C
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group.
Evidence:
1. There were 13 children present and one staff member. The youngest child at the center was three years old which would put the required ratio of one staff member to ten children.
2. Staff #2 confirmed that they were out of ratio and that there were three children over ratio.
3. Staff #1 confirmed that the center was out of ratio prior to their arrival at approximately 4:10pm.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff will speak to administration about making sure additional staff will be hired should staff call out or be sick. Staff will make sure to keep the appropriate staff to child ratio.
Standard 8VAC20-780-530-C
Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that there be at least two staff members who meet the requirements of subsection A of this section present on the premises during the center's hours of operation and wherever children are in care.
Evidence:
1. All three staff members employed with the center did not have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.
2. Staff #1, Director, confirmed that all staff members at the center did not have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: All three staff members will be signed up and complete certification for CPR and First Aid.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services