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Inspection · 2022-12-13

Date
2022-12-13
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Mahrukh Aziz
(571) 835-4718
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.
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Inspector Notes

An announced initial inspection was conducted on 12/13/22 from 10:20 am to 12:50 pm. This inspection was conducted in response to a change in the ownership of the center. There were 36 children present with 9 staff supervising. The children were observed engaged in structured learning activities and outdoor play. Infant cribs were checked for compliance. Classroom measurements were taken, and the center was inspected for supplies, toys, learning materials for children's use; as well as emergency supplies. 3 staff records, 3 children's records, medications on site and the emergency preparedness plan was reviewed for compliance.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. Peeling paint was found on the wall next to the cots in the pre-primary classroom; bathroom wall next to the toilet; and a small home with peeling paint was found on the wall next to the cots in the primary classroom.
2. Rust spots were found on the metal cover for the heating panel in the bathroom in the pre-primary bathroom.
3. One electric outlet plate was found to be loose on the wall in the primary classroom.
Plan of Correction: The peeling paint, rust spots and the outlet plate will be fixed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-D
Based on records review and staff interview, there was not at least one staff member in each group of children who met the qualifications of a program lead.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 stated that Staff # 2 was the program lead for the Older Toddler's classroom.
2. Staff # 2's record only had documentation of high school equivalent education.
Plan of Correction: We will work on Staff # 2 obtaining the training and credentials to meet the requirements of becoming a lead teacher.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services