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Inspection · 2022-04-06

Date
2022-04-06
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Margaret Allworth
(703) 209-3521
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 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.
8VAC20-780 Special care provisions and emergencies.
8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced non-mandated inspection was completed on 4/6/2022 between 10:11am and 12:13pm. There were 8 children present with one staff supervising. Children were observed during snack time and participating in gross motor skill activities. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programs, special care provisions and emergencies and special services. A total of 3 child records were reviewed. 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

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

Evidence:
1. The record for Child #1 (start date 3/1/2022) did not contain documentation of a physical examination.
Plan of Correction: The center contacted the child's mother during the inspection and requested documentation of a physical exam.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-G
Based on record review, the center did not meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia for 2 of 3 children.

Evidence:
1. The record for Child #1 (start date 3/1/2022) did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.
2. The record for Child #2 (start date 3/14/2022) did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.
Plan of Correction: The center contacted parent during the inspection and the parent plans to bring proof of identity at pick-up so that it can be viewed by the center.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation and staff interview, the diapering area did not contain all required components.

Evidence:
1. Staff stated there were children under the age of 3 attending the center who were not toilet trained.
2. The center did not have a nonabsorbent changing table or countertop designated for changing as required for children younger than three years.
3. The center did not have a leak-proof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.
Plan of Correction: The center will have a foot operated trash can on site today and have a changing table by next Monday.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-J
Based on observation, tables were not sanitized after each use.

Evidence:
1. Children were observed transitioning from snack time to another activity. Tables used for snack were not sanitized after snack time.
Plan of Correction: The center will remind staff to sanitize tables after each use.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services