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First Steps Learning Center LLC

Inspection · 2024-04-15

Date
2024-04-15
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sharon Curlee
(804) 840-8312
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 Special care provisions and emergencies.
8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Inspector Notes

An announced initial inspection was conducted on April 15, 2024, to determine compliance with licensing standards. The inspector was on site from 12:00 pm until 1:30 pm. The owner and program director were present during the inspection. The facility plans to provide care to children ages 12 weeks through five years. Measurements of the facility were taken to determine capacity. The calculations indicate a capacity of 25 children. Classrooms are equipped with a variety of age-appropriate equipment and supplies including materials for gross motor, art, literacy, and dramatic play. The facility will provide meals. Standards related to supervision and programing could not be determined as the facility is not yet fully operational. Policies and procedures are in place. Coverage of CPR, first aid, and daily health training were verified. A total of three staff records were reviewed.
A conditional (6 month) license will be recommended. An unannounced follow-up inspection will be conducted within 60 days to determine compliance with standards not determined at the initial inspection.

Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
804-840-8312
Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on review of three staff records and interview, the licensee did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

Evidence:

The record of staff #2, employed 04/15/2024, contained documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 02/05/2024, exceeding 30 days prior to employment.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services