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Inspection · 2023-11-08

Date
2023-11-08
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Margaret Allworth
(703) 209-3521
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.
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on November 8, 2023, from 9:30am-12:00pm. At the time of entrance, ( 65 ) children were in care with (15 ) staff members present. The inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 4 staff records. Children were observed engaged in group manipulatives, blocks, story time and lunch. Medications were observed. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice.

If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Margaret Allworth at Margaret.allworth@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation and staff interview, the center has not maintained a dated current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan
Evidence: A allergy list was found posted in each classroom, this list did not contain children's sensitivities and was not dated.
Plan of Correction: Food sensitivity will be included on the allergy list and the list will be dated.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on a review of medications, the center has not maintained a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Evidence: The center has an allergy action plan for child #1 but it was completed by the parent and does not have the physicians instructions for the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected allergic reaction.
Plan of Correction: The parent will have the physician complete the allergy action plan form and return to the center.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services