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Inspection · 2024-09-11

Date
2024-09-11
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Brandie Viscayda
(757) 636-3427
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
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An announced, on-site initial inspection was initiated on September 11, 2024 and completed on September 11, 2024. The on-site inspection began at 10:00am and ended at 12:00pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. No children are enrolled at this time. This inspection included document review, a 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 October 1, 2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. The following physical plant violations were observed in the center.
a. Multiple wooden windowpanes in the classrooms had exposed drilled holes within reach of children that could cause a potential finger entrapment.
b. Two glass windows were cracked.
c. The steps leading to the napping and eating areas had a guardrail with balusters spaced large enough to cause a potential head entrapment.
d. There is uneven cement in the entrance to the outdoor play area that could cause a potential tripping hazard.
e. The outdoor metal fencing had multiple sections that were rusting.
f. The outdoor wooden fence had multiple protruding nails within reach of children that could cause a potential snagging or puncture injury.
g. An outdoor plywood ramp was rotting and cracked.
h. Plastic coverings on the outdoor guardrail were broken, exposing sharp edges that could cause a potential puncture, snagging or cutting injury.
i. The director confirmed that the physical plant violations were present in each area listed above.
Plan of Correction: A) Drill holes were filled- September 2024

B) All windows being replaced-
October 2024

C) Mesh will be secured behind baluster to prevent entrapment.-
October 2024

D) Adding a railing to the ledge-
October 2024

E) Metal on fence will be painted or replaced- October 2024

F) Nails in wooden fence have been nailed in- September 2024

G) Ramp currently being removed- In process

H) Ramp currently being removed- In process
Standard 8VAC20-780-540-E
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that one working battery-operated radio was in the building that is used by children.
Evidence:
1. The radio at the center did not have batteries in them to determine if it was working.
a. The director confirmed that the batteries were not in the radio.
Plan of Correction: Purchased new battery operated FM radio
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services