Inspection · 2022-04-28
Date
2022-04-28
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Heather Harrell
(757) 334-4329
(757) 334-4329
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 Staffing and Supervision.
Inspector Notes
An investigation was initiated on 4/28/22 and concluded on 4/29/22 in response to a complaint received by the department regarding allegations in the area of staffing and supervision. An on-site inspection was conducted on 4/28/22 and interviews with staff were conducted. Information gathered during the investigation determined non-compliance with applicable standards or laws. Violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program and were discussed with the center owner at the conclusion of the investigation.
Violations
1Standard 8VAC20-780-340-C
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that during the stated hours of operation, there shall always be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct means for communication between the two of them.
Evidence:
1. On 4/28/22, staff 1 was alone in the center supervising 9 children, ages 3 to 5 years, when inspectors arrived at the building at 10:30am. A tenth child arrived at the center at 10:36am.
a. Staff 1 stated that staff 2 had been present at the center but left at approximately 10:00am due to an emergency.
b. Staff 2 arrived at the center at approximately 11:15am.
2. Staff 1 confirmed that she was alone in the center supervising children with no other staff present on the premises and immediately available for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Evidence:
1. On 4/28/22, staff 1 was alone in the center supervising 9 children, ages 3 to 5 years, when inspectors arrived at the building at 10:30am. A tenth child arrived at the center at 10:36am.
a. Staff 1 stated that staff 2 had been present at the center but left at approximately 10:00am due to an emergency.
b. Staff 2 arrived at the center at approximately 11:15am.
2. Staff 1 confirmed that she was alone in the center supervising children with no other staff present on the premises and immediately available for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Additional staff have been hired to ensure there is adequate coverage and that the center is in ratio at all times.