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Inspection · 2024-08-06

Date
2024-08-06
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
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on 8/6/2024 and completed on 8/6/2024 as a part of the conditional licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 12:20pm and ended at 3:00pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 56 children present and 10 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site on 8/6/2024. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, observations and measurements. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 8/26/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Repeat Violation
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1.There was contact paper covering the walls in each classroom. Areas of the contact paper were no longer adhering and had pulled away from the walls in the following classrooms.
a.Blue contact paper in the four- 5-year-old room.
b.Orange contact paper in the three?s room.
c.Blue contact paper in the toddler room
d.Yellow contact paper in the infant rooms.
2.There was drywall exposed and crumbling on a wall in the 4?5-year-old room
Plan of Correction: The contact paper will be removed and/or reapplied to the walls. All imperfections will be corrected throughout the building.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that the diapering surface was nonabsorbent.
Evidence:
1.There was a tear on the diaper changing pad covering a changing table in the infant room.
a.The foam was exposed therefore the pad was no longer nonabsorbent.
b.Staff in the infant room confirmed there was a tear in the pad.
Plan of Correction: A new changing pad was immediately ordered and placed in the infant classroom
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Repeat Violation
Based on review of children?s records and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy which included instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Evidence:
1.The record for child #4 did not contain a written care plan with instructions from a physician.
a.Child #4 has a diagnosed food allergy.
b.The Director confirmed instructions from a physician were not in the record.
Plan of Correction: Parent was notified to submit care plan for the food allergy. When monthly audits are completed, we will check for any allergen listed on the physical form.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services