Inspection · 2024-06-07
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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
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
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 June 7, 2024 from 11:35am to 2:45pm. A complaint investigation was also conducted during the inspection. At the time of the inspection there were 18 toddlers and pre-K children in care and 3 staff members. Children were observed participating in various activities including handwashing, meal time, free choice play. Records were reviewed for four children and two staff members. Evacuation drills, emergency supplies and other required records and postings were reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed with the director during the exit interview.
Violations
4Evidence:
1. The record for staff #2 (hired 9/30/2016), did not include documentation that a staff orientation training was completed prior to the staff member working alone with children.
2. The director, staff #1 confirmed that documentation of a completed orientation training was not included in the record for staff #2.
Evidence:
1. The record for #2 (hired 9/30/2016), did not have and documented training hours for 2023 in their record.
2. The director, Staff #1 confirmed that the documentation for the annual minimum of 16 hours of training was not in the record for staff #2.
Evidence:
1. There is a wooden perimeter around the outdoor play area with splintering pieces of wood creating a poking or snagging hazard.
2. The woodchips in the outdoor play area were not distributed evenly on parts of the ground to creating a tripping hazard.
3. The director, Staff #1 confirmed that areas and equipment listed were not maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff #2 who was listed at program lead qualified did not have documentation of a high school diploma or college transcripts.
2. The director, staff #1 confirmed that the record for staff #2 did not include documentation of required education.