Inspection · 2022-04-11
Date
2022-04-11
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Brandie Viscayda
(757) 636-3427
(757) 636-3427
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.
8VAC20-790 SUBSIDY REGULATIONS.
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 Early Childhood Care and Education
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 04/11/2022, to include a record review that was emailed to the provider following the onsite inspection. Upon arrival there were 18 children in care with 5 staff present. Children were observed preparing for lunch.
Violations
8Standard 22.1-289-036-B-4
Based on a record review the center did not ensure all employees had the required out of state background checks within 30 days from the date of employment, when having had resided in that state within the last 5 years.
Evidence:
Staff #1, hired on 11/04/2021, indicated on the sworn statement of affirmation as having lived outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years. The center did not have a criminal record check, central registry check or sex offender check done for the state listed on the sworn statement.
Evidence:
Staff #1, hired on 11/04/2021, indicated on the sworn statement of affirmation as having lived outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years. The center did not have a criminal record check, central registry check or sex offender check done for the state listed on the sworn statement.
Plan of Correction: The following corrective action was provided by the owner/director during the exit interview on 04/18/2022.
All out of state checks were sent off on 04/15/2022
All out of state checks were sent off on 04/15/2022
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on a record review the center did not have all required background checks for all staff members within 30 days of employment date.
Evidence:
Staff #1, hired 02/22/2022 did not have the results of a central registry check.
Evidence:
Staff #1, hired 02/22/2022 did not have the results of a central registry check.
Plan of Correction: The following corrective action was provided by the owner/director during the exit interview on 04/18/2022.
All background checks have been mailed out today.
All background checks have been mailed out today.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence:
1. The wooden walkway to one of the entrances of the center had a loose board and more than 4 inches of space between the platform and the slats, posing potential entrapment hazards.
Evidence:
1. The wooden walkway to one of the entrances of the center had a loose board and more than 4 inches of space between the platform and the slats, posing potential entrapment hazards.
Plan of Correction: The following corrective action was provided by the owner/director during the exit interview on 04/18/2022.
The owner will work on how to mix the areas of the walkway so that there are no gaps more than 4 inches. The first step will be contact the company that built it. In the meantime, children will not use the walkway.
The owner will work on how to mix the areas of the walkway so that there are no gaps more than 4 inches. The first step will be contact the company that built it. In the meantime, children will not use the walkway.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in a locked place.
Evidence:
1. In the infant room there was an unlocked spray bottle of disinfectant on the changing table.
2. The utility closet located between the infant and preschool room was unlocked and contained a gallon-sized bottle of disinfectant sitting on a shelf.
3. In the preschool room there 2 containers of disinfectant wipes, 2 sanitizing spray bottles and 1 spray bottle of window cleaner in an unlocked cabinet under the sink.
4. In the school-age room there were 2 containers of disinfectant wipes and a spray bottle with disinfectant on an open shelf in front of the bathroom entrance.
Evidence:
1. In the infant room there was an unlocked spray bottle of disinfectant on the changing table.
2. The utility closet located between the infant and preschool room was unlocked and contained a gallon-sized bottle of disinfectant sitting on a shelf.
3. In the preschool room there 2 containers of disinfectant wipes, 2 sanitizing spray bottles and 1 spray bottle of window cleaner in an unlocked cabinet under the sink.
4. In the school-age room there were 2 containers of disinfectant wipes and a spray bottle with disinfectant on an open shelf in front of the bathroom entrance.
Plan of Correction: The following corrective action was provided by the owner/director during the exit interview on 04/18/2022.
All chemicals will be stored in locked area and cabinets and doors that store chemicals will have safety latches or locks on them.
All chemicals will be stored in locked area and cabinets and doors that store chemicals will have safety latches or locks on them.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-G
Based on observation the center did not ensure substitute containers indicated its contents.
Evidence:
1. In the 2 year-old room there was a spray bottle hanging from the changing table that contained a liquid substance. The bottle was not labeled in a way that indicated its contents.
Evidence:
1. In the 2 year-old room there was a spray bottle hanging from the changing table that contained a liquid substance. The bottle was not labeled in a way that indicated its contents.
Plan of Correction: The following corrective action was provided by the owner/director during the exit interview on 04/18/2022.
The spray bottle was labeled with its content and placed in a locked area the day of the inspection.
The spray bottle was labeled with its content and placed in a locked area the day of the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-F
Based on observation the center did not ensure all children under the age of 10 were under sight/sound supervision, with the exception of being in sound supervision when a child is using the restroom.
Evidence:
Two 3 year-old children were observed entering the bathroom in the school-age room. The 2 children took turns using the bathroom and were unsupervised for about 5-6 minutes. Staff were not in sight or sound supervision of the 2 children nor at any point did staff check on them. When they were done they left the bathroom and walked back to the room in the front of the building.
Evidence:
Two 3 year-old children were observed entering the bathroom in the school-age room. The 2 children took turns using the bathroom and were unsupervised for about 5-6 minutes. Staff were not in sight or sound supervision of the 2 children nor at any point did staff check on them. When they were done they left the bathroom and walked back to the room in the front of the building.
Plan of Correction: The following corrective action was provided by the owner/director during the exit interview on 04/18/2022.
All staff will be retrained on supervision. The center also has a walkie talkie system that will be utilized in the future.
All staff will be retrained on supervision. The center also has a walkie talkie system that will be utilized in the future.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B-3
Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure the staff to child ratio was maintained.
Evidence:
When the inspector arrived there were 12 children in the front room between the ages of 2 and 3 year-old with 1 staff member. The ratio for 2 year-olds is 1 staff for every 8 children.
Evidence:
When the inspector arrived there were 12 children in the front room between the ages of 2 and 3 year-old with 1 staff member. The ratio for 2 year-olds is 1 staff for every 8 children.
Plan of Correction: The following corrective action was provided by the owner/director during the exit interview on 04/18/2022.
Several things occurred at one time and the extra staff member was sent with a child to another room due behavioral issues causing the room to be out of ratio. The room will be rearranged in a way that a child can have a "time out" while all childrne are in sight and sound supervision.
Several things occurred at one time and the extra staff member was sent with a child to another room due behavioral issues causing the room to be out of ratio. The room will be rearranged in a way that a child can have a "time out" while all childrne are in sight and sound supervision.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-C
Based on observation and record review the center did not ensure all requirements were met when using diaper ointment.
Evidence:
In the 2 year-old room there was diaper labeled with a child's name that did not have written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions
Evidence:
In the 2 year-old room there was diaper labeled with a child's name that did not have written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions
Plan of Correction: The following corrective action was provided by the owner/director during the exit interview on 04/18/2022.
The diaper cream was not being used by the child and was sent home the same day.
The diaper cream was not being used by the child and was sent home the same day.