Inspection · 2023-06-09
Licensing Inspector
Jaime Harris
(804) 807-3278
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 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies.
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Inspector Notes
A monitoring inspection was conducted on 6/09/2023 with the center management. There were 38 children present, ranging in ages from 1 year to 5 years, with 8 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 6 child records and 2 staff records were reviewed. The children were playing outdoors, eating lunch, and preparing for rest.
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.
Time of today?s inspection: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Please call me if you have any questions at 804-381-8487 or e-mail tara.barton@doe.virginia.gov.
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-A
Based on review of two staff files and staff interview, the facility failed to have staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course (VA Pre-service) within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 5/31/2022) did not complete the training until 9/7/2022 and Staff 2 (date of employment 5/31/2022) did not have documentation of having completed the VA Dept of Education sponsored orientation course.
Plan of Correction: All staff will be expected to complete the VA Pre-service training within 90 days of employment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the facility failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the preschool classroom, the cleaning solution and
sanitizing solution were in an unlocked upper cabinet.
Plan of Correction: The center owner locked the hazardous substances. Staff will be reminded to lock cleaners when not in use.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-L
Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that medication is kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access to children. Evidence: The medication for Child A was on an upper shelf, unlocked in the infant room.
Plan of Correction: All medications will be locked.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-P
Based on review of medications, the facility failed to notify parents that that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Evidence: The medication authorization for one medication labeled for Child A expired in 3/2023. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or destroyed as required. The medication was on site on 6/9/2023.
Plan of Correction: The medication will be returned to the parent.