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Little Rising Stars Daycare Center

Inspection · 2024-03-06

Date
2024-03-06
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Leslie Perez
(703) 537-6013
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minors records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Inspector Notes

Today an unannounced monitoring Inspection took place between the hours of 10:45am and 1:00pm. There were 2 classrooms observed with a total of 23 children with 6 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed watching a movie while eating popcorn, eating . A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. The program director stated that there are no medications currently kept on-site. There was an adequate number of staff with current DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the Violation Notice.

Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

7
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Repeat Violation.
Based on observation, unused electrical outlets did not have protective covers.
Evidence:
1. One electrical outlet in the large classroom behind the feeding chairs did not have a protective cover.
2. One outlet in the infant classroom under the window did not have a protective cover.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-370-5
Based on observation, infant play spaces did not meet all requirements.
Evidence: During todays inspection, infants were observed in bouncing chairs, high chairs and in a stroller during the duration of the inspection. Infants were not given room for extensive movement. There was not a diversity of sensory and perceptual experiences offered and equipment and toys did not support large and small motor development.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-530-A-1
Based on observation and interview, there was not at least one staff person present in each classroom where children were present with current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Evidence: Staff #3 was observed working alone in the infant classroom. Center management confirmed that Staff #3 does not have current CPR certification.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-530-A-2
Based on observation and interview, there was not at least one staff person present in each classroom where children were present with current first aid certification.
Evidence: Staff #3 was observed working alone in the infant classroom. Center management confirmed that Staff #3 does not have current first aid certification.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-F
Based on observation, USDA food requirements were not met when the center chose to provide meals.
Evidence: The toddlers were observed eating pizza and fruit for lunch. The preschoolers were observed eating pizza and salad. Both groups were not offered both a fruit and vegetable.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-M
Based on observation, children were allowed to eat while walking around.
Evidence: Child #6 was observed walking and running around the large classroom while eating a slice of pizza.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-570-E
Based on observation, infant bottles were not dated.
Evidence: Child #7s bottles were not dated.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services