Inspection · 2023-06-28
Licensing Inspector
Laura Brindle
(540) 905-2062
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.
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Areas Reviewed
8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted to investigate a self-reported incident related to the forbidden action of roughly handling a child at the center. The investigation was conducted in conjunction with investigation from the local agency and law enforcement. The inspection was initiated with the director on July 27, 2023 beginning at 1:00 PM and ending at 1:53 PM. An exit meeting was conducted on August 8, 2023. One staff record, one child's record, documentation, and video recordings were reviewed. Staff interviews were completed. Additional information was gathered from the local agency and law enforcement. A violation was issued as a result of this monitoring inspection.
If there are any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Shawanda Henderson at 540-216-1434 or S.Henderson@dss.virginia.gov.
Standard 8VAC20-780-410-1
Based on a review of video recording and staff interviews, a staff member utilized the forbidden action of roughly handling a child at the center. Evidence: Staff 1 was observed on the video recording standing at the open doorway of the classroom when child A crawls through the open doorway. Staff 1 is observed picking child A, age 12 months, up by one arm and place him on the floor inside the classroom twice. The second time staff 1 picked child a up by the arm it was with the enough force that his legs swung from side to side before he was placed on the floor.
Plan of Correction: The staff member was terminated immediately as a result of the incident. The staff members received re-training on how to appropriately pick up a child using two hand and under the arms. The staff also received additional training on behavioral management.