Inspection · 2022-07-26
Date
2022-07-26
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Susan Ellington-Sconiers
(804) 588-2368
(804) 588-2368
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
22.1-289.031.A WRITTEN DICSLOSURE TO PARENTS & GUARDIANS:
22.1-289.031.A.6 WRITTEN STATEMENT TO PARENTS & GUARDIANS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC:
22.1-289.031.A.3 (a-f):
22.1-289.031.A.3 STAFFING:
22.1-289.031.B.(1-7) ESTABLISHMENT & IMPLEMENTATION OF PROCEDURES:
8VAC20-770-40.D.2 BACKGROUND CHECKS:
22.1-289.035.(B.2 and B.4) BACKGROUND CHECKS:
22.1-289.035.A BACKGROUND CHECKS:
22.1-289.031.A.5.(a & c) CENTER COMPLIANCE:
22.1-289.031.A.(8 and 9) CPR/FIRST AID&SAFE SLEEP:
Inspector Notes
The department received a complaint regarding allegations in the areas of supervision on July 9, 2022. The licensing inspector initiated the inspection on July 21, 2022 and concluded the inspection on July 26, 2022. The licensing inspector was onsite July 26, 2022 from approximately 8:15am until 9:45am.
The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegation of non-compliance with standards or law, and violations were issued. Any other violations not related to the complaint but identified during the course of the investigation can also be found on the violation notice.
Violations
6Standard 22.1-289.031-A-3-a
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the required staff-to-child ratio of one staff member to every four children (zero to 16 months of age) was maintained.
Evidence:
1. At 8:15 the licensing inspector observed five infants with one staff member in the far left classroom.
2. A member of management stated the Infant and Toddler teachers should be combined in the mornings to maintain the required staff-to-child ratio for infants.
Evidence:
1. At 8:15 the licensing inspector observed five infants with one staff member in the far left classroom.
2. A member of management stated the Infant and Toddler teachers should be combined in the mornings to maintain the required staff-to-child ratio for infants.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 22.1-289.031-A-4
Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure three staff in supervisory position were certified by practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability that would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision.
Evidence:
The record for Staff #1 (hire date 07/18/2022), Staff #2 (hire date 07/05/2022) and Staff #5 (hire date 04/04/2022) did not contain documentation from a practicing physician or physician assistant was free from any disability that would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision.
Evidence:
The record for Staff #1 (hire date 07/18/2022), Staff #2 (hire date 07/05/2022) and Staff #5 (hire date 04/04/2022) did not contain documentation from a practicing physician or physician assistant was free from any disability that would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 22.1-289.031-B-3
Based on the review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure there were staff present that have been trained to conduct daily simple health screenings of children.
Evidence:
Five staff records were reviewed and did not contain documentation of training for daily health screenings. Members of managements stated they typically look of the children that arrive at the center but staff had not been formally training in conducting a daily health screening.
Evidence:
Five staff records were reviewed and did not contain documentation of training for daily health screenings. Members of managements stated they typically look of the children that arrive at the center but staff had not been formally training in conducting a daily health screening.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 22.1-289.031-B-4
Based on review of five children?s records, the center did not ensure that one child attending the center was in compliance with the provisions of ?32.1-46 regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases.
Evidence:
The record for Child #4 (start date 06/06/2022) did not contain documentation of immunizations. Members of management stated before children begin attending the center, a registration record, proof of ID, and a copy of the child?s immunization record is required to be obtained.
Evidence:
The record for Child #4 (start date 06/06/2022) did not contain documentation of immunizations. Members of management stated before children begin attending the center, a registration record, proof of ID, and a copy of the child?s immunization record is required to be obtained.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure a fingerprint-based criminal history determination letter was obtained prior to 1st day of employment for four staff members.
Evidence:
1. The record for Staff #1 (hire date 07/18/22) and results from a fingerprint-based criminal history has not been obtained. Staff #1 was observed supervising children during the inspection. A member of management stated Staff #1 completed the search but the results have not been received as of 07/26/2022.
2. The record for Staff #2 (hire date 07/05/2022) contained satisfactory letter based off of a fingerprint-based criminal history dated 07/18/2022.
3. The record for Staff #3 (hire date 04/04/2022) contained satisfactory letter based off of a fingerprint-based criminal history dated 04/15/2022.
4. The record for Staff #4 (hire date 04/18/2022) contained satisfactory letter based off of a fingerprint-based criminal history dated 04/15/2022.
Evidence:
1. The record for Staff #1 (hire date 07/18/22) and results from a fingerprint-based criminal history has not been obtained. Staff #1 was observed supervising children during the inspection. A member of management stated Staff #1 completed the search but the results have not been received as of 07/26/2022.
2. The record for Staff #2 (hire date 07/05/2022) contained satisfactory letter based off of a fingerprint-based criminal history dated 07/18/2022.
3. The record for Staff #3 (hire date 04/04/2022) contained satisfactory letter based off of a fingerprint-based criminal history dated 04/15/2022.
4. The record for Staff #4 (hire date 04/18/2022) contained satisfactory letter based off of a fingerprint-based criminal history dated 04/15/2022.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-770-40-D-2
Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain a central registry check by the end of the 30th day of employment for one staff member.
Evidence:
The record for Staff #3 (hire date 04/04/2022) did not contain findings of central registry check.
Evidence:
The record for Staff #3 (hire date 04/04/2022) did not contain findings of central registry check.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.