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Exceptional Learning Center LLC

Inspection · 2022-10-26

Date
2022-10-26
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Heather Dapper
(804) 625-2304
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was initiated on October 26, 2022 at approximately 10:20 AM to 12:30 PM. There were ten children present, ranging in ages from two to four years, with two staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of ten child records and two staff records were reviewed. A member of management stated there were no medications on site.

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.

Heather Dapper
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# (804) 625-2304
heather.dapper@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on a review of children's records, the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance.

Evidence:
The record for child #3 (start date 8/17/22), did not have a physical examination.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-C
Based on staff interview the licensee did not ensure during the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises and on field trips when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them. The volunteer or other employee shall have received instruction in how to contact appropriate authorities if there is an emergency.

Evidence:
1. Staff #1 stated that lunch is made in another space in the strip mall. Staff #2, must leave the center and walk to the other space in the strip mall to prepare lunch.
2. Staff #1 stated currently the center only has two staff employed.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-540-C
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that each first aid kit contained all required supplies.

Evidence:
1. The center did not have at least two triangular bandages in the center's first aid kit.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on interview, the center did not ensure that monthly practice evacuation drills were conducted.

Evidence:
1. The provider was unable to locate the evacuation drills on the day of the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on a review of children's records, the center did not ensure that each record contains all required information.

Evidence:
The records for child #5 and child #8, did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services