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Westgate Child Center

Inspection · 2023-11-15

Date
2023-11-15
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Lauren Captain
(571) 835-0599
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
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 11/15/2023 from 9:00 am-11:08 am. There were 60 children supervised by 11 direct care staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, tabletop activities, and circle time. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. Please submit your plan of correction within 5 business days for it to be included on the website. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

5
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on record review and staff interview, 1 of 5 staff files indicated that the center failed to obtain an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the 30th day of employment.

Evidence: There was no documentation of an out-of-state central registry check for Staff #3 hired on 04/19/2023.
Plan of Correction: Staff #3 has now been a resident of Virginia for over 5 years.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-E
Based on observation, the sandbox was not covered when not in use.

Evidence:
1. The playground's sandbox was not covered.
2. The playground's sandbox was not in use when the Inspector inspected the playground.
3. The director confirmed that the sandbox needs a cover.
Plan of Correction: The sandbox is being covered by a temporary tarp while a permanent cover is being built. 11.16.23
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-L
Based on observation and interview, the facility did not ensure that all medication was kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
1. In the Lightning classroom, a red medication bag that stored an epi-pen and other medication for Child #1 was hanging on a hook in the classroom.
2. The red medication bag was not kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Plan of Correction: All medications inside backpacks are now secured with a key lock. 11.20.23
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
REPEAT VIOLATION

Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

Evidence: The center did not obtain a written care plan for Child #1 with a diagnosed food allergy, that included instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Plan of Correction: Child has a written plan provided by a physician 11.20.23
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review, the center did not obtain all the required information for 5 of 5 staff records.

Evidence:
1. Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 are missing the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.
2. There was no documentation of orientation for Staff #4.
Plan of Correction: Orientation and documentation of emergency contact is corrected. 11.16.23
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services