Inspection · 2023-10-26
(571) 835-0386
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on October 26, 2023, from 9:08am-12:26pm. At the time of entrance, 57 children were in care with 10 staff members present. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 5 staff records. Children were observed during Montessori work, playing outside, infants were riding in a buggy outside and were playing on the floor inside. The allergy action plans were reviewed, the physical space, evacuation drills, first aid kit, emergency radio, flashlight and attendance records were reviewed. The site was clean and organized and contained an abundant supply of developmentally appropriate materials. Interactions between the children and staff were positive. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice. Repeat violations were found and are identified within this report.
Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to the department within 5 business days from receipt. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.
Any plans of correction not received within 5 business days will result in the plans not appearing on the Violation Notice and public website.
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Stacy Doyle at Stacy.Doyle@doe.virginia.gov
Violations
11Evidence:
1. Staff #4 (Date of hire 8/20/2021) completed 12 hours of training between 8/2022 and 8/2023.
system has been implemented
along with a policy document to
specify the date range for tracking.
All staff can meet 16h training
from 1/2023 to 12/2023
Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe
locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the Infant classroom, a spray bottle of bleach water was under the changing table in an unlocked cabinet.
2. In the Sr, Toddler classroom, a spray bottle of bleach water was under the changing table inside and was unlocked.
the cabinet after each use.
Evidence:
1. In the Sr. Toddler classroom, a spray bottle for plants was not clearly labeled. The staff stated there was coffee in the spray bottle.
all bottles
Based on observation, all unused electrical outlets did not all have protective covers and serve children preschool age or younger.
Evidence:
1. In the Sr. Casa classroom, one unused outlet under the air condition unit was not covered with an protective outlet cover.
for service. Plug back the air-con
Based on observation, the center did not meet the diapering requirement of having a
nonabsorbent surface for diapering.
Evidence:
1. In the infant changing table had 1 approximately 1/2 inch tear in the diaper changing pad and was not nonabsorbent.
Based on observation, the center did not meet all sunscreen requirements.
Evidence:
1. In the Sr. Toddler classroom, 14 bottles of sunscreen were under the changing table within reach of children and accessible. One sunscreen did not have the written parent authorization for Non-prescription Over-the-Counter Skin Products.
the cabinet after each use.
Request parents to provide
the authorization
Based on observation, the center did not meet all diaper ointment or cream requirements.
Evidence:
1. In the Sr. Toddler classroom, 12 diaper creams were under the changing table within reach of children and accessible. Two diaper creams did not have the written parent authorization for Non-prescription Over-the-Counter Skin Products.
the cabinet after each use.
Request parents to provide
the authorization
Based on observation, the center did not follow all requirements when food is brought from
home.
Evidence:
1. In the infant classroom, four food items from home and string cheese were inside a name labeled tray, but it was not clearly dated.
the food
Based on observation, prepared infant formula was not dated.
Evidence:
1. 6 infant formula bottles were labeled with the child's name, but did not have a date on
them.
Based on review of the center's allergy list and child's record, the center did not obtain a
written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions
from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in
the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Evidence:
1. Child #1 was listed on the Center's allergy list and had documentation that the child had a
food allergy, but the center did not have a written care plan for the child with instructions
from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in
the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
missing care plan
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 (date of hire 2/10/2023) and Staff #5 (date of hire 8/18/2023) had the two required references checked, but it was documented/received after the hire date.
before start date.