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Inspection · 2025-01-13

Date
2025-01-13
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.
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

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on 1/13/2025 and completed on 1/14/2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 11:11AM and ended at 12:45PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 24 children present and 11 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records on site on 1/13/2025 and 4 staff records electronically 1/14/2025. Medications were reviewed on site 1/13/2025. This inspection included - document review, tour of the facility, and observations.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In Classroom 5, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet. A mop with cleaning solution was also found in the restroom. Both were within reach of children.
Plan of Correction: Provider will ensure all hazardous substances are locked using a safe locking method.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 6 children present in Classroom 3, but only 5 were marked present on the attendance record.
Plan of Correction: Provider will ensure all children's arrival and departure is marked on the attendance sheet.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services