Inspection · 2022-08-04
Licensing Inspector
Tara Barton
(804) 381-8487
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.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies.
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Inspector Notes
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/4/2022 with the center director. There were 86 children present, ranging in ages from 2 months to school age, with 15 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 9 child records and 9 staff records were reviewed. The children were having rest time, eating afternoon snack, and having a special treat from Kona Ice.
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.
Please call me if you have any questions at 804-381-8487 or e-mail tara.barton@doe.virginia.gov.
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
Based on review of nine staff files, the facility failed to have documentation of a completed fingerprint background check for each staff prior to employment as required. Evidence: Staff 5 (date of employment 4/26/2022) did not have documentation of a completed fingerprint check on file.
Plan of Correction: The center director stated that he has submitted Staff 5's information into the Background Check Portability system, but did not receive anything back. The center director will follow up on the background check or will have Staff 5 submit to fingerprinting.
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-B
Based on review of nine staff files, the facility failed to have documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement on file by the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff 8 (date of hire 2/28/2022) did not have a completed sworn disclosure statement on file..
Plan of Correction: Staff 8 will complete a sworn disclosure statement.
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on review of nine staff files, the facility failed to have a complete search of the central registry search (CPS check) for each staff within 30 days of employment as required. Evidence: Staff 5 (date of employment 4/26/2022) did not have documentation of a submitted search of the central registry on file.
Plan of Correction: The center director submitted a request for background check portability, but never received anything back. He will follow up with the Office of Background Investigations or will send a search of the central registry check again.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on review of nine staff files, the facility failed to obtain a tuberculosis test or screening from each staff at the time of employment and prior to direct contact with children. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 9/7/2021) and Staff 3 (date of employment 5/6/2022) did not have documentation of a tuberculosis test or screening.
Plan of Correction: Center director stated that the staff will get an initial TB test or screening.
Future applicants will submit prior to direct contact with children.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-C
Based on observation, staff interview, and review of children's records, the facility failed to maintain the required ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group. The ratio for two year olds is one staff for every 8 children. Evidence: On 8/4/2022, there were 19 children, ages two to three years old, with only two staff supervising.
Plan of Correction: The director stated that that are usually 3 staff in the room with the 19 children ages two to three.