Inspection · 2023-10-02
Licensing Inspector
Christine Mahan
(757) 404-0568
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.
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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 Hearing Procedures.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minors records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was started in the center on October 2, 2023 from 2:55 PM until 4:30 PM and concluded on October 10, 2023. At the time of entrance, 6 children were in care with 1 staff members. The sample size consisted of 5 children?s records and 3 staff records. Children were observed playing outside.
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.
Please contact the Licensing Inspector, Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568 with any questions.
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each staff member had obtained by the end of the 30th day of hire the results of the Central Registry (CPS) finding for the state of Virginia.
Evidence: Staff # 2?s (hire date 8-21-2023) and Staff #3 (hire date 6-5-2023) did not have documentation of CPS results.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observations and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be 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 snag skin.
Evidence: On the playground sections of green indoor/outdoor turf was no longer attached to the concrete and it poses as a tripping hazard.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-D
Based on record review, observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure there shall be in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director.
Evidence: Staff #1 was the only staff observed supervising 6 children (ages 3-4) on the playground. Staff #1 does not have documentation in their record demonstrating they meet the required qualifications for program lead/director.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
Evidence: Center owner confirmed there was not a list of children?s allergies/sensitivity or preferences available and posted in the center. The records for Child #2 (lactose sensitivity) and Child #4 (peanut sensitivity) have documentation of a sensitivity/preference.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff records contained all required documentation.
Evidence:
1. References were for Staff #2 and Staff #3 were not available for review
2 There was not documentation to demonstrate Staff #1, a designated program lead has the training/education required for the position.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.