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My Pumpkin Patch Preschool, LLC

Inspection · 2022-08-08

Date
2022-08-08
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Anita Drewry
(757) 404-5261
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.
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE

Inspector Notes

An initial inspection was conducted on August 8, 2022. Three classrooms, two restrooms and an outside playground will be used for children's care. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Staff background checks and training were reviewed 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

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
8VAC20-780-270.A Based on observation, facility did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snap skin.

Evidence: Two head entrapment hazards were observed at the gate entrance and exit of the playground. There was between 3.5? and 3.75? opening between the wood panels.
Plan of Correction: An additional panel will be added to each opening to prevent a head entrapment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-380-A
Based on observation, facility did not have required postings regarding daily activities.

Evidence: There was not a daily schedule posted indicating outdoor activity, sleep or rest, meals and snacks, and variety of activities.
Plan of Correction: Daily schedules will be posted today.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-C
Based on observation, facility did not have required postings regarding procedures for emergencies.

Evidence: Emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps were not posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children.
Plan of Correction: Emergency procedures and maps will be posted today.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-I
Based on observation, facility did not have required emergency phone numbers posted.

Evidence: The local number for police, fire and emergency medical services or 911 and the number of the regional poison control center were not posted in a visible place at each telephone.
Plan of Correction: Emergency phone numbers will be posted today.
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