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Always Sonshine Learn and Play

Inspection · 2023-01-19

Date
2023-01-19
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Florence Martus
(804) 389-0157
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted 1/19/2023 from 12:35pm through 2:30pm. There were 39 children directly supervised by 5 staff and all classrooms were in ratio. The physical plant, outdoor playground area, programming, menus, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, emergency drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were reportedly no medications on site this date. Children were observed napping and handwashing in preparation for snack. Positive interactions between children and staff were observed during this inspection. There was an abundant supply of age appropriate materials for the children. There was an adequate number of CPR/First Aid, Daily Health Observation, and MAT trained staff on site at the time of inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.

Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 2/2/2023. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for each enrolled child within 30 days after first day of attendance.

Evidence: Child #1 (First Day of Attendance: 7/11/22) did not have a physical examination on file.
Plan of Correction: Requested needed documents. Will continue internal audits to ensure proper documents are timely received.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence: In the Duckies classroom there was a spray bottle of bleach located in an open and unlocked cabinet by the changing table.
Plan of Correction: Will remind staff of locking the box and regularly check to make sure it is being done.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that the current written list of all children's allergies in each classroom is dated.

Evidence: The allergy list posted in each classroom did not contain a date of when it was last updated.
Plan of Correction: Will update sensitivity/allergy list with date of update; continuing to do so moving forward.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review, the center did not ensure that children's records contain all required information.

Evidence: The record for Child #4 (First Day of Attendance: 10/14/19) was missing 1 address and phone number for an emergency contact. Child #4's record also did not contain documentation of the center viewing proof of the child's identity and age.
Plan of Correction: Will continue internal audits to ensure proper documents are filled out correctly. Requested needed information from family and updated.
Standard 8VAC20-780-90-A
Based on record review, the center did not obtain a written agreement between the parent and the center authorizing the center to seek emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located immediately for each enrolled child.

Evidence: Child #4 (First Day of Attendance: 10/14/19) did not have a signed authorization for emergency medical care on file.
Plan of Correction: Will continue internal audits to ensure proper documents are filled out correctly. Requested signature from family and updated.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services