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Inspection · 2024-08-14

Date
2024-08-14
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Diana DeSilva
(571) 596-3656
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.
8VAC20-770 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, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 08/14/2024 and completed on 08/14/2024, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:20am and ended at 2:40pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 55 children present and 11 staff. The inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 4 staff records on-site on 08/14/2024. This inspection included document review and a tour of the facility.

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

Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 08/26/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website

Violations

11
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-1
Based on record review, the facility did not obtain a sworn statement or affirmation for staff prior to employment disclosing whether he/she has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth.

Evidence:
Staff #3 does not have a record of a Sworn Statement completed prior to being employed in June 2023.
Plan of Correction: Sworn statement was updated.
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on record review, the center did not obtain Out-of-State background checks for staff who have resided in another state in the preceding five years prior to employment.

Evidence:
Staff #3 was missing Out -of-State background checks for criminal history and child abuse and neglect prior to employment in September 2023:
Plan of Correction: Out of state background was submitted.
Standard 8VAC20-780-260-A
Based on record review, the center did not obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

Evidence:
The last annual fire inspection was completed in March 2023.
Plan of Correction: Submitted awaiting inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-260-B
Based on record review, the center did not obtain an annual approval from the health department.

Evidence:
The last health inspection was completed in March 2023.
Plan of Correction: Submitted awaiting inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Evidence:
1. The border of the rubber mat in the indoor gym was peeling, bending, and deteriorating with adhesive tape coming off along all four sides of the gym floor. This condition presents a trip hazard in an area designated for active play.
2. Several aluminum blinds were broken in the indoor gym.
3. The climbing gym equipment in the Tiny Tots classroom had several areas of peeling material and long loose threads that presented a choking hazard.
Plan of Correction: The corners were reinforced immediately. The whole border to be redone will be replaced before new school year. New equipment had already been ordered.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
1. Several bottles of cleaning materials such as Clorox were stored in an unlocked closet.
2. The safety lock was broken on the closet door.
3. The closet is located across the children's restroom.
Plan of Correction: The old locks was replaced with new immediately.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers.

Evidence:
An electrical outlet was not covered in the Tiny Tots classroom.
Plan of Correction: Covered immediately.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation, a foot-operated storage system was not available for the disposal of soiled diapers.

Evidence:
The Tulips classroom had an open trash container that was not foot-operated for the disposal of soiled diapers or pull ups.
Plan of Correction: Big step can was replaced with a smaller.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-A
Based on observation, over-the-counter skin products were kept and used beyond the expiration date of the product.

Evidence:
Child #2's "Boudreaux" diaper cream expired in June 2024.
Plan of Correction: All creams are checked periodically. Teachers coached.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-C
Based on record review, the center did not obtain written parent authorization to use a diaper cream.

Evidence:
Based on record review, Child #2's parent authorization form to use the diaper cream expired on 11/28/2023.
Plan of Correction: Center uses stickers now washed off sticker was replaced and signed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review, the center did not maintain and keep all the required information for each child enrolled.

Evidence:
1. Child #1 was missing the name, address, and phone number of a child's physician.
2, Child #1 was missing name, address and phone number for 1 of 2 emergency contacts.
Plan of Correction: Center will enforce policy to complete paperwork prior to start.
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