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The Sprout School in Fulton

Inspection · 2024-07-25

Date
2024-07-25
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Jennifer Moore
(540) 430-0384
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minors records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 7/25/2024 as a part of the conditional licensure period. The on-site inspection began at approximately 12:48 pm and ended at 3:00 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 11 children present and 7 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 12 staff records. This inspection included document review, a tour of the facility, interviews, and observations.

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 8/2/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-A
Based on a review of 12 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment as required.

Evidence:
1. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 4/11/2024) did not contain documentation of completion of the required course.
2. Administration acknowledged that staff #4 did not complete the course within 90 days.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
REPEAT VIOLATION

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Evidence:
1. The exposed sharp ends of four nails were observed protruding from the wooden playground fence and three rusted bikes were observed on the playground.
2. Administration acknowledged that the fence and bikes required maintenance to be safe.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on a review of five child records and interview, the center did not ensure that two records were kept that contained the required information.

Evidence:
1. The records of child #3 (date of enrollment: 6/3/2024) and child #5 (date of enrollment 6/3/2024) were missing one emergency contact address. Child records are required to contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.
2. Administration acknowledged the records were incomplete.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services