Inspection · 2024-02-05
Licensing Inspector
Beth Velke
(804) 629-8302
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 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies.
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Inspector Notes
An announced initial inspection was conducted from 11:15 am - 3:45 pm with management staff, corporate staff and the owner. No children were present during this inspection. A qualified director is in place and was present during the inspection. All 10 classrooms and the multipurpose room were observed and measured for capacity. The center is well-equipped with age and stage appropriate furnishings, equipment, and materials. The 24 cribs meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) federal safety standards for cribs (manufactured 2022). There are sufficient bathrooms, sinks, and adult bathrooms. Four staff/applicant records were reviewed. The center's policies and procedures, emergency supplies, and menu were reviewed and discussed. Three playground areas were observed and measured. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
Based on review of documentation, it was determined that not all staff had an Office of Background Investigations (OBI) fingerprinting-based criminal history record check prior to employment, as required. Evidence: the record for staff #3 (date of hire: 11/27/2023) had an OBI determination letter dated: 1/12/2024.
Plan of Correction: Going forward, will ensure timelines are followed for all background checks.
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on review of documentation, it was determined that not all staff had Central Registry Search results within 30 days of hire, or documentation that follow up was completed as required. Evidence: the record for staff #3 (date of hire: 11/27/2023) had Central Registry search results dated: 1/17/2024.
Plan of Correction: Going forward, will ensure timelines are followed for all background checks.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on review of documentation, not all staff had documentation of a negative Tuberculosis (TB) test/screening at the time of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #3 (date of hire: 11/27/23) had documentation of a negative TB test/screening dated: 1/22/2024.
Plan of Correction: Going forward, will ensure timelines are followed for TB tests/screenings.