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St Thomas Early Learning Center

Inspection · 2023-06-15

Date
2023-06-15
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Jessica Willis
(571) 352-1453
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today between the hours of 10:30am and 1pm. 32 children were observed directly supervised by 5 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 4 children?s records, evacuation drills, injury reports, and emergency supplies were inspected. Children were observed engaged in imaginative play, completing puzzles and making crafts. The children were learning about a featured artist as part of their summer camp program. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector at jessica.willis@doe.virginia.gov or 571-352-1453

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-50-B
Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not maintain documentation as required for 1 of 4 children's records.

Evidence:
1. The immunizations in the record for Child #3 were dated 2/1/2023, after their first date of attendance (1/2/2023).
2. Staff stated the original immunizations obtained for Child #3 before the child was admitted were destroyed once a more up to date document was obtained. Staff stated they have been removing old immunization forms from the files when parents bring updated documents.
Plan of Correction: Moving forward, all documents will be maintained in the record for no less than 2 years after termination of services.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services