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Little Explorers Discovery School LLC

Inspection · 2023-01-10

Date
2023-01-10
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Michelle Argenbright
(540) 848-4123
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

A mandated monitoring inspection was initiated on January 10, 2023 and concluded on January 13, 2023. There were 40 children present, ranging in ages from two to five years of age, with eight staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of five child records and eight staff records were reviewed.

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

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Licensing Inspector at 540-430-9257.

Violations

5
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
REPEAT VIOLATION

Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that an out of state central registry check was followed-up on in the required time frame.

Evidence:
1. Staff #4's sworn disclosure statement dated 10/10/2022 indicated that they had lived out of the state of Virginia within the past five years. An out of state central registry check was documented that the request was sent on 10/14/2022. There was no documentation that a follow-up had been completed to check the status of the request. The status of the background check was required to be completed by 11/28/2022.
2. Administration verified that follow-up had not been completed on the status of the out-of-state central registry finding.
Plan of Correction: A follow-up has been completed to check on the status of request.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that a tuberculosis screening/test was completed with the correct time frame.

Evidence:
1. Staff #7's date of hire was 08/25/2022. The tuberculosis screening/test on file was dated 07/19/2022. The required time frame for a tuberculosis screening/test is within 30 days of employment.
2. Administration verified the date of hire for Staff #7 and the date on the tuberculosis screening/test on file.
Plan of Correction: Any new staff will be required to get TB test within 30 days of employment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-A
Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation was completed within 90 calendar days of employment.

Evidence:
1. Staff #7's date of hire was 08/25/2022. The training certificate in the file was dated 11/30/2022. The training was required to be completed by 11/25/2022.
2. Staff #8's date of hire was 08/22/2022. The training certificate in the file was dated 11/28/2022. The training was required to be completed by 11/22/2022.
3. Administration verified the dates of employment and the dates documented on the training certificates.
Plan of Correction: Any new staff will be required to finish trainings in the correct timeframe.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all hazardous materials were kept in a locked location.

Evidence:
1. In Classroom #1 the spray bottle of sanitizing and disinfectant cleaner was kept in a pocket organizer that hangs on the back of the bathroom door.
2. In Classroom #2 in the room that houses the children cubbies and closet there were two containers of interior paint, and a large container of floor finisher setting on the floor. The area is accessible to children and children were observed in the area on January 10, 2023.
3. Staff verified that the hazardous materials were not kept in a locked location.
Plan of Correction: All hazardous materials are now kept in a locked location.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that proper diapering procedures were followed.

Evidence:
In Classroom #3 there was a backpack and tote bags sitting on top of the diaper changing mat on the diaper changing table.
Plan of Correction: All diapering procedures have been reviewed and gone over with the staff.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services