Inspection · 2024-03-05
Date
2024-03-05
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Trisha Brown
(757) 404-2601
(757) 404-2601
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
An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated and on March 5, 2024 and concluded March 26, 2024. There were 31 children in care on March 5, 2024, with three staff. Children present ranged in age from five to nine years old. Children were observed in teacher and self-directed activities including table top games, snack, restroom routines, transitions, and hand washing. Violations regarding Administration, Programs, Staffing and Supervision, and Special Care Provisions and Emergencies were observed, discussed with staff during the exit meeting and appear on the violation notice.
Violations
12Standard 8VAC20-780-340-B
Based on observation the center failed to ensure that one adult on the premises is in charge of or appointed as the administrator during the center?s hours of operation.
Evidence: On March 26, 2024
1 - Upon asking Staff #2 who was in charge of the center she responded, ?guess it?s me.?
2 ? Staff #2 stated that no one had told her she was in charge of the center during the administrator?s absence.
Evidence: On March 26, 2024
1 - Upon asking Staff #2 who was in charge of the center she responded, ?guess it?s me.?
2 ? Staff #2 stated that no one had told her she was in charge of the center during the administrator?s absence.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-F
Based on observation the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age are within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom.
Evidence: On March 26, 2024
1 ? Upon arrival at approximately 3pm there were two children in the hallway outside the child care room near the bathroom.
a. Staff #2 and #3 were at the other end of the child care room, near the entrance to the building, supervising the arrival of parents and leaving of children. These staff were not supervising the two children in the hallway outside the child care room.
Evidence: On March 26, 2024
1 ? Upon arrival at approximately 3pm there were two children in the hallway outside the child care room near the bathroom.
a. Staff #2 and #3 were at the other end of the child care room, near the entrance to the building, supervising the arrival of parents and leaving of children. These staff were not supervising the two children in the hallway outside the child care room.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-360-A
Based on observation the center failed to provide a variety of daily activities for all age groups that are age and stage appropriate and provide opportunities for active and quiet activities; individual and group activities.
Evidence:
1 ? On March 26, 2024, from approximately 3:00pm until 3:46pm there were not any activities provided to children.
a.Children?s activities were locked in a teacher closet
b.Children occupied themselves by running around the space, screaming, hitting, and wondering without apparent purpose.
Evidence:
1 ? On March 26, 2024, from approximately 3:00pm until 3:46pm there were not any activities provided to children.
a.Children?s activities were locked in a teacher closet
b.Children occupied themselves by running around the space, screaming, hitting, and wondering without apparent purpose.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-D
Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that the license is posted in a conspicuous to the public.
Evidence:
1 ? Upon entering the center on March 5 and 26, 2024 the license was not posted.
2 ? Staff #1 and #3 confirmed that that license was not posted on either occasion.
Evidence:
1 ? Upon entering the center on March 5 and 26, 2024 the license was not posted.
2 ? Staff #1 and #3 confirmed that that license was not posted on either occasion.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on documentation review the center failed to ensure that allergy care plans are accessible to all staff who work with children.
Evidence: On March 5, 2024
There was no action plan for medication for Child #1 with the written list of children?s allergies.
Evidence: On March 5, 2024
There was no action plan for medication for Child #1 with the written list of children?s allergies.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-430-K
Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that there were provision made for an individual place for each child's personal belongings.
Evidence:
1 ? Upon entering the child care space on March 5, 2024 and throughout the inspection on the 5th, there was not any individual place for each child to place their belongings.
2 ? Staff #1 confirmed that child?s belongings were piled on top of tables without any individual places set up.
Evidence:
1 ? Upon entering the child care space on March 5, 2024 and throughout the inspection on the 5th, there was not any individual place for each child to place their belongings.
2 ? Staff #1 confirmed that child?s belongings were piled on top of tables without any individual places set up.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-E
Based on medication review the center failed to obtain written parent authorization for medication.
Evidence: On March 5, 2024
There was not any written authorization to administer an Epi Pen that is in the medication lockbox.
Evidence: On March 5, 2024
There was not any written authorization to administer an Epi Pen that is in the medication lockbox.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-G
Based on medication review the center failed to ensure that medication is labeled with the child?s name.
Evidence: On March 5, 2024
There was a bottle of over-the-counter allergy medication in the medication lockbox without any name on the medication.
Evidence: On March 5, 2024
There was a bottle of over-the-counter allergy medication in the medication lockbox without any name on the medication.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-540-C
Based review of first aid kit the center failed to ensure that all required items are a part of the kit.
Evidence: On March 5, 2024
There was not any gauze pads in the first aid kit during the inspection.
Evidence: On March 5, 2024
There was not any gauze pads in the first aid kit during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-A
Based emergency preparedness plan review the center failed to ensure that staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and
relocation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown are in place.
Evidence: On March 5, 2024
The emergency preparedness plan that was available at the center identifies staff who are no longer employed by the center as persons responsible for implementing portions of the emergency plan.
relocation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown are in place.
Evidence: On March 5, 2024
The emergency preparedness plan that was available at the center identifies staff who are no longer employed by the center as persons responsible for implementing portions of the emergency plan.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on record review and interview the center failed to implement a monthly practice of evacuation drill.
Evidence: On March 5, 2024
There was not any documentation that emergency evacuation drills were practiced during the months of January or February 2024.
Evidence: On March 5, 2024
There was not any documentation that emergency evacuation drills were practiced during the months of January or February 2024.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review the center failed to ensure that staff records are maintained as required.
Evidence: On March 26, 2024
There was no emergency contact information on site for Staff #1.
Evidence: On March 26, 2024
There was no emergency contact information on site for Staff #1.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.