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Inspection · 2022-03-10

Date
2022-03-10
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
LaTasha Smith
(804) 588-2362
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 SANCTIONS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
22.1 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION
63.2 CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT

Inspector Notes

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and an on-site tour of the program.

An initial inspection was initiated on March 10, 2022 and concluded on March 10, 2022. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Toys, educational materials, games, arts and crafts materials and other items for the children to use have been purchased. All areas of the facility that will be used by children were inspected. Transportation will be provided. The first aid kit and non-medical emergency supplies were inspected and found complete

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

3
Standard 22VAC40-185-270-A
Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Evidence:
In classroom #1, there was a shelf holding several bins of equipment which was unstable.
In classroom #2, there were three ceiling tiles that were broken, warped, and chipped.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 22VAC40-185-330-B
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards.

Evidence:
1. On the playground, the mulch was measured in several areas around three of the pieces of play equipment. There was approximately 2.5 to 3 inches of mulch under and in the fall zones of the play equipment.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 22VAC40-185-550-I
Based on observation, the center did not post the emergency numbers and poison control.

Evidence:
1. The center was toured and there was no evidence of posted emergency phone numbers. 2. The director confirmed emergency numbers were not posted.
Plan of Correction: Corrected at time of inspection
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services