Inspection · 2022-05-25
Date
2022-05-25
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Tara K Martin
(804) 588-2371
(804) 588-2371
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 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 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.
Inspector Notes
A monitoring inspection was conducted on May 25, 2022. Upon arrived at 8:50 AM, there were 19 children ages 12 months to 5 years old in care under the care of 4 staff. A total of 3 children records and 6 staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Monique D. Anderson
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 540.309.2397
monique.anderson@doe.virginia.gov
Violations
8Standard 8VAC20-780-245-L
Based on record review and discussion with staff, the Licensee failed to have at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.
EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector reviewed 6 staff records. There was not at least one staff person present during today's inspection who has received daily observations of children training.
EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector reviewed 6 staff records. There was not at least one staff person present during today's inspection who has received daily observations of children training.
Plan of Correction: Each staff member will complete the daily health observation training.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observations & inspection, the Licensee failed to ensure hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector observed unlocked cleaning agents in the toddler and 3 year old classrooms. Hazardous substances were accessible to the children in care.
EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector observed unlocked cleaning agents in the toddler and 3 year old classrooms. Hazardous substances were accessible to the children in care.
Plan of Correction: All cleaning supplies will be stored in the locked cabinet. Staff will inspect classrooms and areas used by the children multiple times during the day to ensure all hazardous cleaning products are locked.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-F
Based on observations, the Licensee failed to always keep children under 10 years of age within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector observed multiple children observed in the hall bathroom without adult supervision. Staff person was located in the classroom located around the corner from the bathroom. Staff person did not have sight & sound supervision.
EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector observed multiple children observed in the hall bathroom without adult supervision. Staff person was located in the classroom located around the corner from the bathroom. Staff person did not have sight & sound supervision.
Plan of Correction: Staff will maintain sight and sound supervision for all children under 10 years of age. Administrator will review required licensing standards with each staff person.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B-3
Based on observations, the Licensee failed to maintain required adult-child ratios in each group of children.
EVIDENCE:
Upon arrival, Licensing Inspector observed ten 2, 3 and 4 year old children under the direct care and supervision of 1 staff person. Adult-to-child ratio of 8 children per adult was not maintained at all times. An additional staff person arrived during the inspection to assist with care.
EVIDENCE:
Upon arrival, Licensing Inspector observed ten 2, 3 and 4 year old children under the direct care and supervision of 1 staff person. Adult-to-child ratio of 8 children per adult was not maintained at all times. An additional staff person arrived during the inspection to assist with care.
Plan of Correction: Administrator will adjust staff work hours to ensure ratios are maintained at all times
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Based on observations, the Licensee failed to ensure Staff wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change.
EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector observed Staff person during diapering for multiple children. The Staff person did not wash their hands with soap and running water before and after each diaper change.
EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector observed Staff person during diapering for multiple children. The Staff person did not wash their hands with soap and running water before and after each diaper change.
Plan of Correction: Staff will wash their hands with soap and water before and after serving meals to children.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observations, the Licensee failed to ensure diapering surface if cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use.
EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector observed Staff person while diapering multiple children. The diapering surface was not cleaning nor sanitized after each use.
EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector observed Staff person while diapering multiple children. The diapering surface was not cleaning nor sanitized after each use.
Plan of Correction: Diapering surface will be cleaned with soap and water & sanitized are each diaper change.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on review of staff records, the Licensee failed to ensure all required information is documented in each staff record.
EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector reviewed 6 staff records.
Record for Staff #1 did not include: Age verification, job title, emergency contact information, at least 2 references, education requirements, center orientation.
Record for Staff #2 did not include: address, job title, verification of age, date of hire & center orientation.
Record for Staff #3 did not include: age verification, job title, emergency contact, at least 2 references, educational requirements & center orientation.
Record for Staff #4 did not include: age verification, job title, date of hire, emergency contact, at least 2 references & center orientation.
Record for Staff #5 did not include: age verification, job title, date of hire, emergency contact, at least 2 references, educational requirements & center orientation.
EVIDENCE:
Licensing Inspector reviewed 6 staff records.
Record for Staff #1 did not include: Age verification, job title, emergency contact information, at least 2 references, education requirements, center orientation.
Record for Staff #2 did not include: address, job title, verification of age, date of hire & center orientation.
Record for Staff #3 did not include: age verification, job title, emergency contact, at least 2 references, educational requirements & center orientation.
Record for Staff #4 did not include: age verification, job title, date of hire, emergency contact, at least 2 references & center orientation.
Record for Staff #5 did not include: age verification, job title, date of hire, emergency contact, at least 2 references, educational requirements & center orientation.
Plan of Correction: Administrator will review each staff record with each staff member. Records will be updated to reflect current/correct informaiton
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs for each group of children.
EVIDENCE:
A written record of daily attendance was unavailable for each group/classroom of children.
EVIDENCE:
A written record of daily attendance was unavailable for each group/classroom of children.
Plan of Correction: Each classroom will document attendance daily when each child arrives and when each child departs. Administrator will review documentation throughout the day to ensure compliance.