Virginia
Sign in
Back
Karter School of Cascades

Inspection · 2022-08-29

Date
2022-08-29
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Miranda Wright
(571) 596-3661
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)
22.1 Background Checks Code
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 8/29/2022 from11:00am-1:15pm. There were 140 children directly supervised by 35 staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, 3 medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Diaper changing and handwashing were observed. Children were observed participating in group play, coloring, playing outside, and eating lunch. There was an assortment of age-appropriate materials for the children in care. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kristy Atanackovic at kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure that a tuberculosis screening was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment .

Evidence:
1. Date of employment for Staff # 2 was 5/23/22 and the tuberculosis screening on file was dated 06/07/2022.

2. Date of employment for Staff #3 was 8/22/22 and the tuberculosis screening on file was dated 12/2/2021.
Plan of Correction: We will ensure that all new hires obtain a TB test prior to their start date.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the areas and equipment of the center were not maintained in a safe condition.

Evidence: In the Athens classroom, a small laminator was located on a table, plugged in, and accessible to children.
Plan of Correction: We will ensure that all laminators remain in our teacher resource center.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services