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Children's Palace Academy

Inspection · 2022-11-28

Date
2022-11-28
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Arlene Agustin
(804) 629-7519
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

A monitoring inspection was conducted on November 28, 2022 from 9:30am to approximately 12:20pm. There were 13 children present and 4 staff members. The Inspector reviewed five children?s records and four staff records. The Inspector observed the interaction of staff and children throughout the inspection. Children were observed during nap, bottle feeding, free play, handwashing, and lunch. First aid kits, emergency preparedness documents, and transportation documents were observed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. The violations were discussed with the owner at the exit interview.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-A
Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
Evidence:
1. Child #1 does not have documentation of immunization. The parents have stated that it is their religious practice for no immunizations. There is no signed affidavit to the center or documentation of immunizing agents conflicts with religious tenets or practices.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1 does not have documentation of immunization to their record nor do they have the required signed affidavit to the center regarding their religious exemption.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The center will print out to Virginia Department of Health form and have the parents signed it regarding the child?s religious exemption regarding immunization.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.
Evidence:
1. Staff #2 (date of hire 11/25/22) does not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #2 does not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening to their record.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 stated that Staff #2 has an appointment this Wednesday to have her tuberculosis screening completed. Once completed and confirmed negative, the documentation will be placed in the staff member?s record.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence:
1. In the preschool classroom, the bookshelf in the play area is coming apart which poses as an injury or pinching hazard to the children.
2. In the 2 year old classroom, there is peeling paint where paint chips were observed on the floor.
3. Staff #1 confirmed the broken bookshelf and peeling paint to the classrooms.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will put in a work order for the bookshelf to be repaired and also have the 2 year old classroom wall repainted.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-C
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that if diaper ointment or cream is used, these products shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name.
Evidence:
1. In the infant room, there was an open tube of diaper cream that was unlabeled.
2. Staff #3 confirmed there was no name and no label to the tube of diaper cream.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: All Staff will ensure that all diaper creams and ointments are labeled with the child?s name.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services