Inspection · 2023-09-28
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Areas Reviewed
8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
Inspector Notes
An unannounced complaint inspection was initiated on September 28, 2023 from 2:00 pm -3:34pm regarding concerns of administration and Staffing and Supervision. During the inspection the following were completed: interviews, a review of records/documentation and observation of the classroom . The preponderance of the evidence gathered during the investigation does support the allegation related to Staffing and Supervision; therefore, the complaint is determined to be VALID.
The inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Violations
1Evidence:
1.Child #1 fell asleep in a rocker . Staff #1 picked the rocker up with child #1 in it. Staff #1 moved the rocker with child#1 asleep and placed it in the crib with a mattress.
2.Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 confirmed child #1 was in the rocker placed in the crib while sleeping .
3. Manufacture guidelines for the infant rock seat state the following:
- Never move the unit while child is in the seat.
- Always use on the floor.
- Never use on soft soft surface as seat may tip over and cause suffocation.
4. The center did not follow the manufacture guidelines.