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Inspection · 2024-04-16

Date
2024-04-16
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Nanette Roberts
(757) 404-2322
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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An announced inspection was conducted on 4/16/24 from 9:30am to 11:30am. At the time of the inspection there were 22 children in care and 5 staff members. Children were observed participating in tabletop puzzles, coloring and other small group activities. Records were reviewed for 5 children and 5 staff members. Evacuation drills, emergency supplies and other required records and postings were also reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit interview.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the current list of children?s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions are maintained in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
Evidence:
1.The allergy lists posted in the classrooms and on the Parent Board showed children?s names, allergies and sensitivities in a manner that all people coming into the classroom or reading the Parent Board could see this confidential information
Plan of Correction: A cover sheet was immediately placed over the allergy list in each classroom. The Director will ensure allergy lists are kept confidential.
Standard 8VAC20-780-570-I
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles and nipples, appropriate for the children in care, shall be maintained at the center.
Evidence:
1.The infant room did not have a one-days emergency supply of bottles and nipples.
2.The Director confirmed the center did not have an emergency supply of bottles.
Plan of Correction: An emergency supply of bottles were ordered and placed in the infant room. A monthly audit will be conducted to ensure bottles are present.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on a review of children?s records and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that each child?s record contains all required information.
Evidence:
1.The record for child #2 did not include documentation of the father?s home address, phone number, workplace, and work phone number. The record for child #4 did not include the fathers work phone number.
2.The Director confirmed this information was not in the record.
Plan of Correction: The child's record was updated upon pick up. The Director will perform monthly audits to ensure all forms are completed properly.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the center did not ensure a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information.
1.The record for staff #4 did not contain the address of the person listed as an emergency contact.
2.The Director confirmed the information was not in the record.
Plan of Correction: The teacher completed the emergency contact form. The Director will ensure staff have completed all forms during their first week of employment.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services