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Inspection · 2023-08-17

Date
2023-08-17
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 Physical Plant.
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

Inspector Notes

An announced modification study was conducted on August 17, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The inspector received a request for the modification on June 21, 2023, to relocate to 6000 Grove Ave, Richmond VA, 23226. The rooms are fully furnished with age-appropriate tables, chairs, and shelving. Board member records were reviewed. A member of management was available during the inspection/modification study.

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.

Please complete the plan of correction and the date to be corrected for each violation listed on the violation notice and return it to the department within 5 business days from receipt. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s); 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures

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

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

Evidence:
In room #1, the bathroom light was not working at the time of the inspection.
In room #3 and room # 6 the toilet seats were stained yellow and brown.
In room #6, the bathroom sink had a bottom cabinet door missing.
Plan of Correction: the bulb, toilet seat and cabinet have been replaced.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on observation and measurements, the center did not ensure that resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested.

Evidence:
Three out of three mulch depth samples taken on the playground around the fall zones of the climbing dome measured less than the required six inches.
Plan of Correction: Eight inches of mulch was added to playground.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-C
Based on observation, the applicant did not ensure emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place maps and procedures were posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children. ]

Evidence:
1. Room #1, room #2, room #3, and room #4 did not have emergency evacuation and shelter -in-place maps and procedures posted.
2. The director confirmed the center did not post the emergency evacuation and shelter -in-place maps and procedures.
Plan of Correction: Maps and procedures have been posted.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services