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Blossoms Childcare Center

Inspection · 2024-03-04

Date
2024-03-04
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Florence Martus
(804) 389-0157
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.
Yes

Areas Reviewed

8VAC20-790 Introduction
8VAC20-790 Administration
8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training
8VAC20-790 Physical Plant
8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision
8VAC20-790 Programs
8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies
8VAC20-790 Special Services

Inspector Notes

A Subsidy Health and Safety Inspection was conducted on Monday, March 4, 2024. The inspector was on site from 9:55am to approximately 12:58pm. There were 16 children in the direct care of four staff. Upon the inspectors' arrival, the preschool children were observed during circle time, singing, reading stories, and interacting with staff. The younger children were observed during free-play, independent play, and teacher-led activities. Later, the children were observed washing hands, taking bathroom breaks, and eating lunch. The center is equipped with age-appropriate materials and equipment for the children's use. Staff were engaged with the children and offering guidance when needed. The areas where children receive care were inspected and found to be in compliance. The center had the following posted: license, daily schedule, emergency numbers, evacuation maps, and various parent information. The center's first aid kit and non-emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. During the inspection, five children's records and five staff records were reviewed.

A licensing inspection was also conducted on these dates. Both inspections combined cover subsidy health and safety regulations. Only subsidy requirements that are not covered in licensing standards were reviewed during this supplemental inspection. 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

2
Standard 8VAC20-790-600-D-1
Based on a review of five staff records and interviews, the vendor did not ensure two staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.

Evidence: The CPR certification in the records of Staff #4 and Staff #5 expired on 01/22/2024. During interview, a member of management confirmed Staff #4 and Staff #5 do not have current certification in CPR.
Plan of Correction: Class has been scheduled for 03/09/2024.
Standard 8VAC20-790-600-D-2
Based on a review of five staff records and interviews, the vendor did not ensure two staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

Evidence: The first aid certification in the records of Staff #4 and Staff #5 expired on 01/22/2024. During interview, a member of management confirmed Staff #4 and Staff #5 do not have current certification in first aid.
Plan of Correction: The class has been scheduled for 03/09/2024.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services