Inspection · 2025-06-17
Licensing Inspector
Kelly Adriazola
(804) 840-8245
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.
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Areas Reviewed
8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
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
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Inspector Notes
An announced, on-site initial monitoring inspection was initiated on June 17, 2025 and completed on June 17, 2025. The on-site inspection began at 9:30 a.m. and ended at 10:40 a.m. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were no children present. The inspector reviewed the director and board officers records electronically. This inspection included a tour of the facility, interview, and record review. 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 violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on June 30, 2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
Standard 22.1-289.058
Each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a child day program that is licensed and serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.
The center does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Plan of Correction: A carbon-monoxide detector was ordered immediately following the licensing inspection and will be present prior to opening day with staff and
children.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.
Multiple sinks through out the center had warped and peeling counters and cabinets creating splintering and pinching hazards.
The baseboard was hanging off in the Toddler #2 room.
Plan of Correction: Repairs and maintenance on all listed items are already in progress and will
be completed prior to opening date with children and staff.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Unlocked hazardous substances such as Pine Sol and sanitizer spray were found in four classrooms.
Plan of Correction: All items were left by previous provider at this location and were immediately
discarded at the time they were found during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-N
The center shall develop written playground safety procedures which shall include the method of maintaining resilient surfacing.
The center's procedures do not include the method to maintain resilient surfacing.
Plan of Correction: The center has a playground daily inspection checklist which includes a
daily inspection of fall zones, holes, and tripping hazards. Any deficiency is
immediately reported to facilities for repair.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-L
Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's orders, including refrigerated medication and staff's personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
A medication labeled to keep out of reach of children was located in an unlocked cabinet above the sink in the Early Preschool 1 classroom.
Plan of Correction: Medication belonged to previous provider at this location and was
immediately discarded at the time of the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-C
Emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building.
The shelter-in-place procedures or map was not posted.
Plan of Correction: Shleter-in-place locations were added to the evacuation maps immediately following the inspection visit.