Inspection · 2023-12-11
Date
2023-12-11
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Shanae Vaughn
(276) 608-4267
(276) 608-4267
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 Programs.
Inspector Notes
A non-mandated inspection, resulting from a self-reported incident that occurred on 11/8/2023, was conducted by licensing staff on 11/15/2023 and 11/17/2023. The inspector conducted staff interviews.
Information gathered during the investigation determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.
Violations
1Standard 8VAC20-780-410-1
Based on interviews and review of documentation, the center failed to ensure that staff shall not use physical punishment or strike a child.
Evidence:
On 11/08/2023, Staff 1 and Staff 2 both stated that Staff 3 took Child 1 (14 months old) to the bathroom and then heard a smack sound and Child 1 crying. No marks were noticed on Child 1. Staff 3 stated that they lightly tapped Child 1 on the hand.
Evidence:
On 11/08/2023, Staff 1 and Staff 2 both stated that Staff 3 took Child 1 (14 months old) to the bathroom and then heard a smack sound and Child 1 crying. No marks were noticed on Child 1. Staff 3 stated that they lightly tapped Child 1 on the hand.
Plan of Correction: Provider will ensure staff use proper techniques when redirecting or correcting a child's behavior.