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St Thomas Early Learning Center

Inspection · 2024-02-07

Date
2024-02-07
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 10:36am-1:00pm. There were 37 children directly supervised by 5 staff. The physical plant, 3 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, and emergency supplies were inspected. Children were observed participating in free play and circle time. Hand-washing procedures were also observed. 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

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on record review, the center did not implement practice evacuation drills monthly.

Evidence:
1. An evacuation drill was not completed for the month of January 2024.
Plan of Correction: Center will ensure fire drills are completed monthly.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on staff interview and review of attendance records, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs for one group of children.

Evidence:
1. There were 10 children present in the Frogs classroom. The attendance record for the Frogs classroom did not contain documentation of children currently present in the classroom.
2. Staff stated they usually complete the attendance record at the end of each day.
Plan of Correction: Requirements for documenting attendance will be reviewed with staff.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services