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A Child's Day Learning Center

Inspection · 2022-08-02

Date
2022-08-02
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Cassie Anderson-Leichty
(757) 409-4668
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
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was initiated on August 2, 2022 and concluded on August 5, 2022.
There 46 children present with 5 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of4 child records and 3 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, please contact inspector, Tiffany Harris at 757-403-3045.

Violations

4
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on review of staff record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain an search of the child abuse and neglect registry for a state staff resided in the preceding five years.

Evidence: In Staff#1's record (date of hire: 05/31/22), there was no out of state central registry results found for review. Interview with staff confirmed the request for central registry search to obtain results had not been submitted at this time.
Plan of Correction: The center will review all paperwork to ensure a request for out of state central registry search is completed and included in staff record.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on review of staff record, and interview, the center did not ensure each staff member submit documentation of negative tuberculosis screening.

Evidence: In Staff#2's record (date of hire: 06/30/20), there was no documentation found of a negative TB screening for review. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation not signed by a physician was available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The center will ensure staff schedule TB screening immediate and complete by Monday, 08/08/22.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

Evidence:
1. In the Fours/Fives classroom, the thermostat was observed off and one small fan and medium fan were observed on, however, the room was deemed very hot inside.
2. Interview with staff in classroom and administrators, confirmed the AC unit was not working properly since Friday and the thermostat was turned of as a result. Interview with staff revealed AC issues existed prior to Friday and it has been ongoing since the start of summer.
3. On 08/02/22 a follow up inspection conducted by inspector, the temperature in the Fours/Fives classroom read 84 degrees. The children remained out of the classroom until completion of maintenance repairs.
Plan of Correction: The center immediately contacted a local company to fix air conditioning at the center. The center will ensure AC unit has preventative maintenance every 6 months.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observations, the center did not ensue all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
1.In the School Age classroom, there was a cabinet unlocked in the bathroom area containing disinfectant wipes with the labels, "caution" and "keep out of reach of children".

2. In the Fours/Fives classroom, there was fragrance spray with the labels "caution" and "keep out of reach of children".

3. In the kitchen area, there was multiple disinfectant wipes observed on the counter top with the labels "caution" and "keep out of reach of children".
Plan of Correction: The center removed all hazardous substance accessible to children and stored in a safe locked are at all times.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services