Inspection · 2024-09-03
(540) 280-0742
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 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 09/03/2024 and completed on 09/03/2024. The on-site inspection began at 9:21am and ended at 12:15pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 60 children present and 11 staff. The inspector reviewed six children?s records and six staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, and interviews.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 09/18/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the licensing inspector.
Lauren Bickford, Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
540-280-0742
lauren.bickford@doe.virginia.gov
Violations
6Evidence:
1. In the Twoddler classroom, a cleaning disinfectant was observed in an unlocked cabinet above the microwave.
2. In the Infant B classroom, a bleach cleaner was observed in an unlocked cabinet above the microwave.
Evidence:
1. In the Prepper classroom, an open purse was on the changing pad in the classroom. A bottle of medication was observed in the purse.
2. Children were observed walking in the area where the purse was reachable and accessible.
Evidence:
1. At approximately 10am, the licensing inspector observed 11 children, ages 16 months to two years, on the playground with two staff supervising. One additional staff was required on the playground.
2. The 11 children and two supervising staff returned to their classroom at approximately 10:10am. At approximately 10:15am, a 12th child entered the classroom. Staff called for leadership and were back in ratio at 10:15am.
Evidence:
1. In the Prepper room, the trash can was not able to be operated by foot.
2. Staff in the prepper room acknowledged that the foot operated trashcan has not been working.
3. In the Infant B classroom, the trash can was not able to be operated by foot.
4. In the Preschool 2 and Preschool 3 bathrooms, running water was tested with a digital thermometer reading at 124?F.
Evidence:
1. The center did not document a monthly evacuation drill for August 2024.
2. Leadership acknowledged the August evacuation drill was not completed.
Evidence:
1. The record of Staff 1 (DOH 01/11/2023) and Staff #2 (DOH 01/15/2024) did not contain documentation of VDOE-sponsored orientation course.
2. Leadership acknowledged the VDOE-sponsored orientation trainings were missing.
3. Staff #5 (DOH 05/10/2021) did not have documentation of completed 16 hours of annual training between May 2023 and May 2024.
4. Staff #6 (DOH 02/13/2017) did not have documentation of completed 16 hours of annual training between February 2023 and February 2024.
5. Leadership acknowledged the documentation of annual trainings were missing.