Inspection · 2023-10-19
(757) 404-5261
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.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/19/2023 from 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm. At the time of entrance, 5 children were in care with 2 staff members present. The sample size consisted of 5 children?s records and 1 new staff record. Children were observed resting during nap time, having an afternoon snack and engaged in free choice activities. Medication is not administered to children in care at this time and children are not currently being transported in a vehicle while in care. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Violations
3Evidence:
Five children's records were reviewed.
The records for child #1, child #2 and child #3 contained ther esults of a physical examination. However, the documentation was not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.
The records for child #2 and child #3 contained a printed record of immunizations. However the immunization records were not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.
Evidence:
The temperature of the hot water tap at the sinks located in the restroom that children use while in care measured 139.5 degrees Fahrenheit when taken with a digital thermometer.
The program director acknowledged that she is aware that the water is too hot so she ensures staff are in immediate vicinity of the sinks to assist the children with adjusting the mix of hot and cold water during hand washing.
Evidence:
Five children's records were reviewed.
The records for child #1 (enrolled 6/6/2022) , child #2 (enrolled 7/11/22) and child #4(enrolled 5/2/2022) did not contain documentation that the parents had reviewed the file and confirmed that the information contained in the record was up to date and correct.
The program director stated that parents are asked to review the record and confirm the current accuracy of the information, but that this review is not documented in the records.