Inspection · 2023-03-06
Licensing Inspector
Whitney Mcgrath
(571) 835-4717
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.
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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 renewal inspection was conducted on March 6, 2023. There were 48 children present with 8 staff supervising. The physical plant, children's records, staff records, medication and medication authorizations, first aid kits, lunch boxes, emergency preparedness procedures, attendance logs and evacuation drill logs were reviewed. The children were observed having morning snack and working on work mats. Areas of non-compliance were cited on the violation notice. If you have any questions, please contact your licensing inspector at tanya.johnson@doe.virginia.gov or call 571.423.6392.
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-C
Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that each staff completes Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect and the legal requirements for reporting suspected child abuse as required by the Code of Virginia.
Evidence:
Staff #1's record does not contain documentation of completion of Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect.
Plan of Correction: We will ensure that staff completes Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but are not limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.
Evidence:
In Room 1, 2,3 and the nap room, the baseboards have been removed and their is peeling paint from a water leak.
Plan of Correction: We had a water leak and have to wait until walls dry before the baseboards can be put back up and the walls painted.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-F-4
Based on observation the center did not ensure that children three years of age or younger shall not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards.
Evidence:\
In classrooms with children between the ages of 18 month to 3 years old, the center served a food that presented a potential for a choking hazard.
Plan of Correction: We will ensure that children under 3 will not be served food that poses a choking hazard.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to obtain all required documentation for each child enrolled.
Evidence:
Child #1's record does not contain documentation o a work phone number of each parent who has custody.
Child #1 and #2's records do not contain documentation of the names of persons authorized to pick up the child.
Plan of Correction: We will get the required forms from the parents and place in children's records.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain all required documentation for each staff member.
Evidence:
Staff Member #1, #2 and #3's records do not contain documentation of the address of emergency contacts.
Plan of Correction: We will get the information from staff and place in staff records.