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Bright Beginnings

Inspection · 2023-10-05

Date
2023-10-05
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Michelle Argenbright
(540) 848-4123
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 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An initial inspection was initiated on 10/05/2023 and concluded on 10/05/2023 from 10:05 AM to 12:15 PM. All areas indoors and outdoors that will be used by children were observed for compliance and measured for capacity. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies. Records for the agents of the facility and the director were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure areas & equipment of the center outside are maintained in a safe and operable condition.

Evidence:

The wire fencing in the preschool playground on the parking lot side had wire protruding out in several spots creating a puncture/scratching hazard.
Plan of Correction: The fencing was corrected on the spot during the initial licensing visit.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-A
Based on a review of the emergency plan, the center failed to develop the plan in consultation with the local or state authorities.

Evidence:

A review of the emergency plan provided on 9/26/23 was completed on 10/5/23 after meeting with the administration from Bright Beginnings. The plan contained a statement that "Bright Beginnings Emergency plan will be reviewed by a local authority for recommendations and approval." There was no other documentation provided showing this was completed.
Plan of Correction: Our original emergency plan had some revisions as requested by VDOE. We were waiting for final approval before sending to our local official for review. This will be sent to him for review and recommendations as stated in our plan.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-B
Based on a review of the emergency plan, the center failed to include all the required component.

Evidence:

1. Continuity of operations to ensure that essential functions are maintained during an emergency.
2. A plan to review and update the emergency plan.
Plan of Correction: Revisions were made to emergency procedures to clearly outline the plan for continuity of operations. This was sent to VDOE to review on 10/6. A plan to review and update annually was added to the plan.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services