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Inspection · 2023-01-25

Date
2023-01-25
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Mahrukh Aziz
(571) 835-4718
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.
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced ed renewal inspection was conducted today from 10:10 am to 12:35 pm. There were 118 children in the direct care and supervision of 17 staff. The children were observed engaged in various play and learning activities such as circle time, making chef's hats and playing with age-appropriate toys in small groups. 5 staff records, 3 children's records, emergency drill records were reviewed. The center' first aid supplies, infant's emergency supply of milk and children's medications were also reviewed. The center continues to use the ratio waiver variance that it was granted by the department until 6/30/23.
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. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.

Violations

5
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of an out of state criminal history check for an employee that has resided outside of Virginia within the last 5 years.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 10/7/22. Staff # 1's record indicated that she lived in California within the last 5 years of this date.
2. The center did not submit or obtain results of a criminal history check for California prior to Staff #1's first day of employment. The results have not been obtained to this date.
Plan of Correction: There was a misunderstanding with the out of state background criminal search. The form will be submitted within 10 days and a follow up will be conducted with the licensing inspector. Moving forward, Background checks will be obtained on time.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening from each employee, dated within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1's date of employment was 10/7/22. Staff # 1's TB screening was dated 10/20/22.
2. Staff # 2's date of employment was 1/3/23. Staff # 1's TB screening was dated 1/6/23.
Plan of Correction: We will make sure that TB screenings are obtained on time.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, equipment outside the center was not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence: A climbing equipment for children on the playground had 5 broken climbing steps, posing an injury hazard to the children.
Plan of Correction: The climbing steps will be removed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation and staff interview, the diapering surface is not being cleaned with soap and water after each use.
Evidence:
1. In the Toddler room, a bottle of the bleach and water solution was found in the diapering area, but nothing for soap and water.
2. Two staff members in the Toddler room stated that they do not use soap and water to clean the diapering surface prior to using the bleach and water solution.
Plan of Correction: Staff will be reminded to use soap and water to clean the diapering surface, prior to sanitizing.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on records review and staff interview the center did not maintain complete records for each staff person.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 3's record indicated that she was the program lead for the Pre-K classroom.
2. Staff # 4 stated that Staff # 3 has educational qualifications to meet the requirements of a program lead.
3. Staff # 3's record did not have any written documentation to support her qualifications.
Plan of Correction: The staff person has documentation which will be obtained to add to the file.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services