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Inspection · 2023-08-30

Date
2023-08-30
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Krysten Hunt
(804) 335-6724
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.
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
? 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
? 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
? 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
? 8VAC20-780 Programs.
? 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
? 8VAC20-780 Special Services.
? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks

Inspector Notes

An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 08/30/2023. There were 40 children, ages 3 months-5 years, and 5 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and painting. A total of 5 children?s records, 5 staff records 6 board officers, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 11:30AM and departed at 2 PM.

Kelly Campbell
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 540-309-2494
Kelly.campbell @doe.virginia.gov

Violations

2
Standard 22.1-289.036-A
Based on record review of six corporate officers, the center failed to ensure that required background checks are repeated every 5 years per the Code of Virginia.

Evidence:

1.Board Officer #1 had a sworn statement date of 07/26/2018. The sworn statement was not updated after 5 years.
2. Board Officer #2 had a sworn statement date of 03/15/2018. The sworn statement was not updated after 5 years.
3.Board Officer # 2 had a fingerprint eligibility letter dated 03/16/2018. An updated fingerprint eligibility letter was not provided.
4. Board Officer #2 had a CPS check dated 04/19/2018. The CPS check was not updated after 5 years.
5. Board Officer #4 had a sworn statement date of 07/26/2018. The sworn statement was not updated after 5 years.
6. Board Officer # 4 had a fingerprint eligibility letter dated 08/10/2018. An updated fingerprint eligibility letter was not provided.
7. Board Officer #4 had a CPS check dated 08/17/2018. The CPS check was not updated after 5 years.
Plan of Correction: All backgrounds have been scheduled and sent.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on interview and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children.

Evidence:

1.Staff # 1 started employment on 07/06/2023 and the TB screening/test was dated 05/19/2023.
2.Staff # 2 started employment on 11/21/2022 and the TB screening/test was dated 12/05/2022.
3.Staff # 3 started employment on 09/14/2021 and the TB screening/test was dated 09/21/2021.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services