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Small Steps Infant Academy

Inspection · 2022-09-07

Date
2022-09-07
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
James R Basham
(804) 588-2370
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 9/7/2022. There were 21 children, ages 4 months-2 years and 5 staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel, environment and equipment, care of children, preventing the spread of disease, emergencies and nutrition. Medication was observed onsite. A total of 4 children?s records, 3 staff records and 2 medications were reviewed. The children were observed during circle time, nap time and lunch. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 11:00am and departed the center at 1:15pm.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

Violations

1
Standard 22.1-289.035-A
Based on review of three staff?s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete.
Evidence: Staff #2 sworn statement was dated 9/1/2017 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required 5 year repeat check.
Plan of Correction: Provider will have staff complete sworn statement.