Inspection · 2024-07-10
Date
2024-07-10
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Mahrukh Aziz
(571) 835-4718
(571) 835-4718
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 SPECIAL SERVICES.
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code
Inspector Notes
An inspection was conducted on 7/10/24 to investigate a self reported incident on 6/26/24 related to a milk bottle being fed to the wrong infant in the infant classroom. Two staff were interviewed, 2 staff records and 2 children's records were reviewed along with documentation related to the incident. Based on the preponderance of evidence, violations were cited related to the allegations. For any questions related to this inspection, please contact me at 571-835-4718 or Mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.
Violations
1Standard 8VAC20-780-340-A
Based on staff interviews and written documentation, staff supervising children did not ensure their care, protection and guidance.
Evidence:
1. On 6/26/24, between approximately 12:45pm to 1:00pm Child # 1 was given a bottle of breast milk that belonged to Child # 1 in the infant classroom.
2. Staff # 1 stated that when it was time to give Child # 1 to have milk, she grabbed a milk bottle from the fridge that looked identical to Child # 1's bottle, without checking the name on the bottle and properly identifying it.
3. Staff # 1 gave Child # 1 that bottle, who drank more than half the milk contained.
4. When Staff # 2 returned from break she held Child # 1.
5. As Staff # 2 was holding Child # 1 and rotated the bottle she read the name on the bottle and realized it belonged to Child # 2.
6. Staff # 2 stated that Child # 1 drank about 4-5 ounces of the breast milk.
Evidence:
1. On 6/26/24, between approximately 12:45pm to 1:00pm Child # 1 was given a bottle of breast milk that belonged to Child # 1 in the infant classroom.
2. Staff # 1 stated that when it was time to give Child # 1 to have milk, she grabbed a milk bottle from the fridge that looked identical to Child # 1's bottle, without checking the name on the bottle and properly identifying it.
3. Staff # 1 gave Child # 1 that bottle, who drank more than half the milk contained.
4. When Staff # 2 returned from break she held Child # 1.
5. As Staff # 2 was holding Child # 1 and rotated the bottle she read the name on the bottle and realized it belonged to Child # 2.
6. Staff # 2 stated that Child # 1 drank about 4-5 ounces of the breast milk.
Plan of Correction: The infant teachers received additional training on bottle feeding and feeding safety procedures.