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Building Blockz, LLC

Inspection · 2022-06-22

Date
2022-06-22
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sydney Emory
(804) 807-3277
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
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

A monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on June 22, 2022. On June 22, 2022, the licensing inspectors were onsite from approximately 10:30am until approximately 12:00pm. The owner assisted the inspectors during the inspection. There were 16 children present ranging in ages from 19 months to five years, with four staff supervising. The inspectors reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of five child records and four staff records were reviewed.

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

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the required timeframe for two staff members.

Evidence:
The records for Staff #2 (hire date 06/08/2022) and Staff #4 (hire date 2/26/2022) did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.
Plan of Correction: Staff #2 and Staff #4 will obtain a tuberculosis screening. We will make sure all staff going forward are hired with a tuberculosis screening obtained within the required time frame.
Standard 8VAC20-780-245-L
Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure at least one staff member was on duty who obtained instruction in performing the daily health observation of children within the last three years.

Evidence:
The record for Staff #1 contained a certificate of daily health observation training dated 10/23/2018. Staff #1 stated she was the only present in the center with daily health observation training.
Plan of Correction: I did not realize the daily health screening training had expired. The licensing inspector is going to send information for the online training.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children.

Evidence:
A container of cleaning materials was sitting on the counter in the kitchenette. The kitchenette is located in the hallway by a children's bathroom.
Plan of Correction: Staff #1 moved the cleaning product to a locked cabinet while the licensing inspectors were on site.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure all electrical outlets had protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.

Evidence:
One electrical outlet in the hall way did not contain a protective cover. The Threes classroom had four electrical outlets that did not contain protective covers. There were six children in the classroom.
Plan of Correction: Staff #1 placed protective covers in the outlets while the licensing inspectors were onsite and reminded staff to ensure electrical outlets always have protective covers.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not obtain all the required information for one staff member.

Evidence:
The record for Staff #4 (hire date 2/16/2022) did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Staff #1 stated phone calls to check references were made but they had to leave messages.
Plan of Correction: We will ensure all character references are obtained prior to staff beginning employment in the future.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services