Inspection · 2022-08-26
Date
2022-08-26
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Eureka Nance
(703) 638-5968
(703) 638-5968
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.
Inspector Notes
A unannounced complaint investigation was initiated on August 26, 2022 and regarding the two year old classroom in response to care and protection of children and feeding of children. Interviews were conducted, and documentation and video-camera footage were reviewed. There was preponderance of evidence to support the allegation regarding care, programs, daily activities. The complaint related violations and one non-related violation are identified in the Violation Notice.
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 703-638-5968
eureka.nance@doe.virginia.gov
Violations
5Standard 8VAC20-780-360-A
Based on video-camera footage, the center did not ensure daily activities in the all age groups shall be age and stage appropriate and provide opportunities teacher-directed, self-directed, and self-chosen tasks and activities; a balance of active and quiet activities; individual and group activities;and curiosity and exploration.
Evidence:
1. In the classroom of two year old's, from 8:00 am to 9:45 am, staff members did not follow the daily activity schedule for the classroom.
2 When children entered in the classroom for morning arrival, there was no teacher facilitated acivities. The children were observed running and then sat at the table to be served breakfast.
3. Staff member was observed with back to children during the time they were running in the classroom.
he children were running for a few minutes and then sat at the table. There was no activity given the children while they sat at the table waiting to be served for breakfast.
3. Wen the children entered the classroom, here was no handwashing before preparing to eat morning breakfast.
Evidence:
1. In the classroom of two year old's, from 8:00 am to 9:45 am, staff members did not follow the daily activity schedule for the classroom.
2 When children entered in the classroom for morning arrival, there was no teacher facilitated acivities. The children were observed running and then sat at the table to be served breakfast.
3. Staff member was observed with back to children during the time they were running in the classroom.
he children were running for a few minutes and then sat at the table. There was no activity given the children while they sat at the table waiting to be served for breakfast.
3. Wen the children entered the classroom, here was no handwashing before preparing to eat morning breakfast.
Plan of Correction: Having a staff meeting to reminder teachers:
-to follow the daily activity schedule
.-welcome children to the classroom with exciting activities.
.-to follow our supervision policy.
Conduct classroom observations to regular basis by admin team.
-to follow the daily activity schedule
.-welcome children to the classroom with exciting activities.
.-to follow our supervision policy.
Conduct classroom observations to regular basis by admin team.
Standard 8VAC20-780-410-1
Based on video-camera footage observations, rough handling actions was observed.
Evidence:
1. Staff member was observed grabbing a child under the arms to sit the child in a chair.
2. Staff member took a toy out of a child's hand and tossed it on the floor. Staff member then grabbed the child by under the arms, lift the child up and walked with child to the table to sit the child down in the chair.
Evidence:
1. Staff member was observed grabbing a child under the arms to sit the child in a chair.
2. Staff member took a toy out of a child's hand and tossed it on the floor. Staff member then grabbed the child by under the arms, lift the child up and walked with child to the table to sit the child down in the chair.
Plan of Correction: Reminding teachers to give choices for children rather than holding them and never put a child at the table without activities.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Based on video-camera footage, children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks.
Evidence:
1. Staff did not direct or assist children with washing hands as they enter the classroom.
2. Children entered the classroom, put up belongings, and sat at the table to be served breakfast.
Evidence:
1. Staff did not direct or assist children with washing hands as they enter the classroom.
2. Children entered the classroom, put up belongings, and sat at the table to be served breakfast.
Plan of Correction: Reviewing with teachers our health and safety policy.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-L
Based on video-camera footage, staff did not sit with children during meal times.
Evidence:
1. In the classroom of two year old children, children were served breakfast.
2. Staff was standing over the counter talking to other staff.
3. Staff did not sit with the children at any time they were eating breakfast.
Evidence:
1. In the classroom of two year old children, children were served breakfast.
2. Staff was standing over the counter talking to other staff.
3. Staff did not sit with the children at any time they were eating breakfast.
Plan of Correction: Reminding teachers to sit down at the table with children and have a communication at the mealtime.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-M
Based on video-camera footage, no child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around.
Evidence:
1. A child was observed walking around the classroom drinking from a sippy cup.
2. Staff was at the counter and appeared to be waiting on other children to be served breakfast before staff took the cup from the child.
Evidence:
1. A child was observed walking around the classroom drinking from a sippy cup.
2. Staff was at the counter and appeared to be waiting on other children to be served breakfast before staff took the cup from the child.
Plan of Correction: Reminding teachers about our eating and drinking policy.