Inspection · 2022-12-29
Date
2022-12-29
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Adrianna Walden
(757) 404-2487
(757) 404-2487
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
Inspector Notes
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 12/29/2022 from 1:35 pm - 4:25 pm. At the time of entrance there were 22 school age children in care with 8 staff. Children were observed swimming in the indoor pool. Transition from the pool to classroom activities was additionally observed. Records were reviewed for 7 staff and 3 children.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
Violations
6Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment .
Evidence:
1. Staff 4, hire date 06/03/2022, does not have a central registry finding on file.
2. Administrative staff confirmed that a central registry finding was not on file for staff 4.
Evidence:
1. Staff 4, hire date 06/03/2022, does not have a central registry finding on file.
2. Administrative staff confirmed that a central registry finding was not on file for staff 4.
Plan of Correction: Administrative staff stated that a central registry check had been request for staff 4 on June 27, 2022 however, the results had not been received. A new request will be submitted.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.
Evidence:
1. Staff 4, hire date 06/03/2022, does not have a TB screening on file.
2. Staff 5, hire date 05/22/2019, does not have a TB screening on file.
3. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 4 and staff 5 did not have a TB screening on file.
Evidence:
1. Staff 4, hire date 06/03/2022, does not have a TB screening on file.
2. Staff 5, hire date 05/22/2019, does not have a TB screening on file.
3. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 4 and staff 5 did not have a TB screening on file.
Plan of Correction: Administrative staff stated that both staff will obtain a TB screening.
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-A
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff 1, hire date 06/04/2022, has not completed Virginia Preservice training.
2. Staff 2, hire date 11/23/2021, has not completed Virginia Preservice training.
3. Staff 3, hire date 09/21/2021, has not completed Virginia Preservice training.
4. Staff 4, hire date 06/03/2022, has not completed Virginia Preservice training.
6. Administrative staff confirmed the above staff had not completed this training.
Evidence:
1. Staff 1, hire date 06/04/2022, has not completed Virginia Preservice training.
2. Staff 2, hire date 11/23/2021, has not completed Virginia Preservice training.
3. Staff 3, hire date 09/21/2021, has not completed Virginia Preservice training.
4. Staff 4, hire date 06/03/2022, has not completed Virginia Preservice training.
6. Administrative staff confirmed the above staff had not completed this training.
Plan of Correction: Administrative staff stated that all staff are currently working on this training.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence:
1. Toppling hazards were observed in two classrooms that were in use during the inspection.
a. A plastic storage cabinet measuring 67 x 27 inches was not secured to the wall in the teen room. Four boxes and assorted items were stored on top of this cabinet.
b. A box containing a couch , measuring 26 x 67 inches , was stored in the I-Zone classroom. This box was stored upright and was accessible and within reach of children in this classroom.
Evidence:
1. Toppling hazards were observed in two classrooms that were in use during the inspection.
a. A plastic storage cabinet measuring 67 x 27 inches was not secured to the wall in the teen room. Four boxes and assorted items were stored on top of this cabinet.
b. A box containing a couch , measuring 26 x 67 inches , was stored in the I-Zone classroom. This box was stored upright and was accessible and within reach of children in this classroom.
Plan of Correction: Administrative staff stated that maintenance staff will be asked to secure the storage cabinet to the wall. Additionally, the box containing the couch will be moved to a safe space until it can be put together.
Standard 8VAC20-780-430-K
Based on observation, the center failed to make provision shall be made for an individual place for each child's personal belongings.
Evidence:
1. Multiple coats and lunch containers were observed stored on the floor, beside the storage baskets, in the teen room and I-Zone classrooms.
a. Many of the children's belongings that were placed in baskets were spilling out of the baskets onto the floor as well as onto other children's belongings.
Evidence:
1. Multiple coats and lunch containers were observed stored on the floor, beside the storage baskets, in the teen room and I-Zone classrooms.
a. Many of the children's belongings that were placed in baskets were spilling out of the baskets onto the floor as well as onto other children's belongings.
Plan of Correction: Administrative staff stated that everyone will be asked to ensure that children's items are placed inside of baskets and that space is maintained between baskets to eliminate the possibility of items touching.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-I
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that a 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center shall be posted in a visible place at each telephone.
Evidence:
1. Emergency telephone numbers were not posted near the telephones in the teen room and I -Zone classroom.
a. Both classrooms were in use during the inspection.
Evidence:
1. Emergency telephone numbers were not posted near the telephones in the teen room and I -Zone classroom.
a. Both classrooms were in use during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Administrative staff stated that emergency numbers will be posted in all classrooms.