Inspection · 2022-06-09
Date
2022-06-09
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Arlene Agustin
(804) 629-7519
(804) 629-7519
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 06/09/2022 from 12:40 pm - 2:05 pm. A the time of entrance there were 59 children, ages 2 - 5 years, in care with four staff during a naptime inspection. Records were reviewed for four children and four staff.
Violations were found in the areas of administration, physical plant, supervision, and programs. These violations are listed on the violation notice and were reviewed with administrative staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
Violations
7Standard 22.1-289.058
Based on interview, the center failed to ensure that each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a child day program that is licensed pursuant to this chapter or any program described in subdivision A 4, B 1, or B 5 of ? 22.1-289.030 that serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.
Evidence:
Administrative staff stated that a carbon monoxide detector had not been installed in any of the buildings utilized for the care of preschool age children.
Evidence:
Administrative staff stated that a carbon monoxide detector had not been installed in any of the buildings utilized for the care of preschool age children.
Plan of Correction: Carbon monoxide detectors will be obtained and installed in each building as soon as possible.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that outside areas of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint.
Evidence:
1. Peeling paint was observed on the bottom area of the brick chimney outside of the building for the four-year old classroom.
a. This chimney is located in the outdoor play area and several paint chips were observed on the ground where they had peeled away from the brick.
Evidence:
1. Peeling paint was observed on the bottom area of the brick chimney outside of the building for the four-year old classroom.
a. This chimney is located in the outdoor play area and several paint chips were observed on the ground where they had peeled away from the brick.
Plan of Correction: The area of brick will be sanded and painted. Paint chips will be removed from the ground today.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-G
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that if hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents.
Evidence:
1. One container of disinfectant was stored in an unlabeled spray bottle in the kitchen area.
a. Administrative staff indicated that the contents of this spray bottle was a disinfectant cleaner.
Evidence:
1. One container of disinfectant was stored in an unlabeled spray bottle in the kitchen area.
a. Administrative staff indicated that the contents of this spray bottle was a disinfectant cleaner.
Plan of Correction: Contents of bottle labeled during inspection. Staff will be remined to label all bottles containing chemicals.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-M
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that one staff member shall not supervise more than one room or area during rest time.
Evidence:
1. One staff was observed supervising 15 preschool children during nap from the doorway between the two classrooms.
a. This staff was not able to fully see all of the children in both classrooms from the door way area and:
b. One classroom would have been left unattended if this staff had to attend to a child in one of the classrooms during nap.
2. One staff was observed supervising 16 preschool children from the middle area of three classrooms in the building for the four year old class.
a. One staff was not able to fully see all of the children in the three areas of this building and one area was not visible at all from where this staff was sitting;
b. Additionally, if this staff needed to attend to a child in one of the areas two areas of the building would have been left unattended.
Evidence:
1. One staff was observed supervising 15 preschool children during nap from the doorway between the two classrooms.
a. This staff was not able to fully see all of the children in both classrooms from the door way area and:
b. One classroom would have been left unattended if this staff had to attend to a child in one of the classrooms during nap.
2. One staff was observed supervising 16 preschool children from the middle area of three classrooms in the building for the four year old class.
a. One staff was not able to fully see all of the children in the three areas of this building and one area was not visible at all from where this staff was sitting;
b. Additionally, if this staff needed to attend to a child in one of the areas two areas of the building would have been left unattended.
Plan of Correction: Staffing will be rearranged during nap to ensure a staff person is present in each classroom.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on record review, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
Evidence:
The allergy list reviewed in two areas of the facility failed to include information regarding child 1 - who has a diagnosed food allergy.
a. The allergy list is dated 05/18/2022 however, child 1 began care after this date.
Evidence:
The allergy list reviewed in two areas of the facility failed to include information regarding child 1 - who has a diagnosed food allergy.
a. The allergy list is dated 05/18/2022 however, child 1 began care after this date.
Plan of Correction: The allergy list will be updated to include child 1. Child 1 is a recent enrollment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-450-A
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that cots and mats used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges.
Evidence:
1. One child napping on a rest mat in the four-year old class lacked a top cover and a bottom cover.
4. Four children napping on rest mats in the four-year old class lacked a bottom cover.
Evidence:
1. One child napping on a rest mat in the four-year old class lacked a top cover and a bottom cover.
4. Four children napping on rest mats in the four-year old class lacked a bottom cover.
Plan of Correction: Staff will be reminded to provide each child a sheet and blanket each day.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
Evidence:
A review of the attendance record for the two-year old class indicted that three children in care were not signed in or out on 06/08/2022 and one child in care was not listed on this attendance sheet.
Evidence:
A review of the attendance record for the two-year old class indicted that three children in care were not signed in or out on 06/08/2022 and one child in care was not listed on this attendance sheet.
Plan of Correction: Attendance records will be updated/revised for ease of use. Staff will be reminded to note attendance to include arrival and departure of children.