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Inspection · 2023-08-28

Date
2023-08-28
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sharon Curlee
(804) 840-8312
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

Inspector Notes

An announced monitoring inspection was conducted today, August 28, 2023 as a follow-up to the issuance of a conditional license. The inspector was on site from approximately 12:10 pm until 2:50 pm. The owner/ director was present and assisted with the inspection. There were 12 children present, ranging in ages from ten months to four years, with four staff supervising. Children were observed finishing lunch and preparing for nap time. Infants were playing on the mat with toys and staff. The inspector interacted with staff and children in care.
The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of three child records and four staff records were reviewed.
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.
If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector.

Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
804-840-8312
Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

7
Standard 22.1-289.035-A
Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the center did not obtain a completed national fingerprint check prior to the first day of employment for one staff member.

Evidence:

The national fingerprint check for Staff #2 (employed 07/31/2023), was dated 08/07/2023
exceeding the date of employment. The director acknowledge the national fingerprint was obtained after the date of hire for staff #2.
Plan of Correction: Per the director: I may have mixed up the two background checks. I have procedures in place to make sure going forward the fingerprints are obtained prior to employment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-A
Based on review of three children?s records and interview, the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations for on child?s record before the child attends the center.

Evidence:

The record of child #1, enrolled 08/22/2023, did not have documentation of immunizations. The director acknowledged the immunizations were not in the record, exceeding the first day of enrollment.
Plan of Correction: Per the director: I will have the parent provide a copy of the immunizations today.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method.

Evidence:

A spray bottle of bleach and water and a canister of Lysol were observed unlocked on the counter of the three- and four-year-old classroom. A container of disinfection wipes was also being stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink.
Plan of Correction: Per the director: Cleaning materials will be stored in the closet with a lock until locks can be installed on the cabinets in the classroom.
Standard 8VAC20-780-530-A-1
Based on observation, review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care.

Evidence:

Staff #1 was observed alone in the infant room. The record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of CPR certification. The director confirmed staff #1 did not have current CPR certification
Plan of Correction: Per the director: I will have additional staff with current CPR in the classroom until the staff can obtain CPR certification.
Standard 8VAC20-780-530-A-2
Based on observation, review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom had current certification in first aid.

Evidence:

Staff #1 was observed alone in the infant room. The record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of first aid certification. The director confirmed staff #1 did not have current first aid certification.
Plan of Correction: Per the director: I will have additional staff with current First aid in the classroom until the other staff member can obtain first aid certification.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on review of three children?s records, the center did not ensure all required information was obtained for each child?s record.

Evidence:

1. The record for child #1, enrolled 08/22/2023, did not contain the addressees for two emergency contacts listed on the child?s record.
2. The record of child #3, enrolled 08/21/2023, did not contain the name, address and phone number for two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.
3. The record of child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain a written agreement between the parent and the center stating that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable diseases.
Plan of Correction: Per the director: I will have parents complete the state child enrollment form and add the state child enrollment form to each child's record to ensure all required information is included.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not obtain all required documentation for each staff record.

Evidence:

The record of staff #1 (employed 08/21/2023), staff #2 (employed 07/31/2023) and staff #4 (employed05/25/2023) did not contain documentation of two references as to the character and reputation as well as competency. Two references are required to be obtained and documented before employment. The director stated references for the three staff could not be located.
Plan of Correction: Per the director: I will locate the references or obtain new ones to include in the record of each staff.
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