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A Child's Dream Daycare Center

Inspection · 2021-09-10

Date
2021-09-10
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Heather Harrell
(757) 334-4329
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

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Inspector Notes

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff both on-site and using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a tour of the program.

A renewal inspection was initiated on 9/10/21 and concluded on 9/13/21. The center owner was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. The inspector emailed the owner a list of items required to complete the inspection. An on-site tour of the center was also conducted. There were 38 children present with 11 staff. Children were observed engaging in free play, circle time and playing outside on the playground. Handwashing, diapering and toileting procedures were also observed. A sample of 3 children's records and 3 staff records were reviewed. 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.

Violations

1
Standard 22VAC40-185-70-A
Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain written information to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education required by the job position.

Evidence:
1. The records for staff 1 (date of hire: 6/1/21), staff 2 (date of hire: 7/28/21) and staff 3 (date of hire: 7/12/21) do not contain documentation to demonstrate that they possess the education required for the job position of program leader.
a. The center owner stated that staff 1, staff 2 and staff 3 were hired as program leaders and confirmed they have worked in the classroom with children in the position of program leader.
2. The center owner confirmed that the records for staff 1, staff 2, and staff 3 do not contain documentation of the education necessary for the qualification of program leader.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff 1, staff 2 and staff 3 will bring in a copy of their diploma and/or transcripts to be placed in their staff records by the end of the week.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services