Inspection · 2024-03-21
Date
2024-03-21
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Beth Orebaugh
(540) 847-9173
(540) 847-9173
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 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
Inspector Notes
A virtual unannounced focused inspection was initiated on 03/21/2024 at 9:55 a.m. and was concluded on 03/25/2024 at 1:55 p.m. The inspection was in response to a self-report that was received by the department on 03/15/2024 regarding physical plant, staffing and supervision.
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 any questions or concerns, please contact the Licensing Inspector at (804) 629-3923.
Violations
1Standard 8VAC20-780-340-A
Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 reported to the department that on 03/13/2024, Child #1 and another child pulled a shelf over which fell on top of the two children. Staff #1 reported that Child #1 had bruising on their face as a result of the incident.
2. Video provided by the center shows two children pulling the shelf over which fell on top of the two children.
3. Staff #1 disclosed that the shelf was not attached to the wall at the time of the incident.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 reported to the department that on 03/13/2024, Child #1 and another child pulled a shelf over which fell on top of the two children. Staff #1 reported that Child #1 had bruising on their face as a result of the incident.
2. Video provided by the center shows two children pulling the shelf over which fell on top of the two children.
3. Staff #1 disclosed that the shelf was not attached to the wall at the time of the incident.
Plan of Correction: Fastened the shelf and all other furniture with a possibility of tipping or being pulled over to the wall.