Inspection · 2024-09-27
Date
2024-09-27
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Nanette Roberts
(757) 404-2322
(757) 404-2322
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Inspector Notes
An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on 9/27/24. The on-site inspection began at 11:10am and ended at 3:00pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 36 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 6 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, observations and measurements. 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 deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 10/17/24. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
Violations
12Standard 22.1-289.011-F
The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
The most recent inspection summary with the results of the inspection on 1/29/2024 was not posted. The inspection summary posted was 9/12/2023.
The most recent inspection summary with the results of the inspection on 1/29/2024 was not posted. The inspection summary posted was 9/12/2023.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment and every five years thereafter.
The updated criminal history check for staff #4 was not completed. The criminal history check was 18 months overdue.
The updated criminal history check for staff #5 was not completed. The criminal history check was six months overdue.
The updated criminal history check for staff #4 was not completed. The criminal history check was 18 months overdue.
The updated criminal history check for staff #5 was not completed. The criminal history check was six months overdue.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-C
Repeat Violation
At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow up tuberculosis (TB) screening.
The two year follow up TB screening for staff #2 was 18 months overdue.
At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow up tuberculosis (TB) screening.
The two year follow up TB screening for staff #2 was 18 months overdue.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-A
Repeat Violation
Staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) sponsored orientation course with 90 calendar days of employment.
The record for staff #1 did not contain documentation of completion of the VDOE sponsored orientation course. Staff #1 had been employed for more than 300 calendar days.
Staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) sponsored orientation course with 90 calendar days of employment.
The record for staff #1 did not contain documentation of completion of the VDOE sponsored orientation course. Staff #1 had been employed for more than 300 calendar days.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Repeat Violation
The center is required to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
In the 3-year-old classroom there was a broken step stool at the sink. The door to the bathroom was broken at the hinge and it dragged on the floor. The door was difficult to move and could not be opened completely.
In the 2-year-old classroom, the bathroom had torn linoleum and peeling paint along the base boards and above the back of the toilet tank.
On the preschool/school age playground there were 5 tricycles with rust on the wheels.
There was peeling paint and rotting wood accessible to children on the white building on the playground.
There was a large dead branch hanging over the swing set and play area. The branch hung approximately 5 feet 7 inches from the ground. The branch swayed when touched and was accessible to school age children.
There was a broken board with the nail heads protruding from the white fence on the playground.
On the 2-year-old playground there was chipped red paint on the swing set and rust and cracked plastic on a swing seat and safety attachments.
The center is required to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
In the 3-year-old classroom there was a broken step stool at the sink. The door to the bathroom was broken at the hinge and it dragged on the floor. The door was difficult to move and could not be opened completely.
In the 2-year-old classroom, the bathroom had torn linoleum and peeling paint along the base boards and above the back of the toilet tank.
On the preschool/school age playground there were 5 tricycles with rust on the wheels.
There was peeling paint and rotting wood accessible to children on the white building on the playground.
There was a large dead branch hanging over the swing set and play area. The branch hung approximately 5 feet 7 inches from the ground. The branch swayed when touched and was accessible to school age children.
There was a broken board with the nail heads protruding from the white fence on the playground.
On the 2-year-old playground there was chipped red paint on the swing set and rust and cracked plastic on a swing seat and safety attachments.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Repeat Violation
Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
In the four-year-old classroom there were 2 cans of shaving cream in an unlocked closet.
There was a container fragrance oil on a shelf in the classroom. Both containers had warning labels that read, ?Keep out of reach of children,? and were within reach of children.
Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
In the four-year-old classroom there were 2 cans of shaving cream in an unlocked closet.
There was a container fragrance oil on a shelf in the classroom. Both containers had warning labels that read, ?Keep out of reach of children,? and were within reach of children.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on observation, it was determined that the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials F1292-99 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.
There was insufficient resilient surfacing on the 2-year-old playground. Grass and weeds had grown thickly into the sand and covered the fall zones in front, behind and on both sides of the swings. Grass was also growing in clumps beneath the swings.
A Little Tykes slide, approximately 40? high, was in the grass on the 2-year-old playground. There was no resilient surfacing under, on all four sides and in front of the slide chute.
There was insufficient resilient surfacing on the 2-year-old playground. Grass and weeds had grown thickly into the sand and covered the fall zones in front, behind and on both sides of the swings. Grass was also growing in clumps beneath the swings.
A Little Tykes slide, approximately 40? high, was in the grass on the 2-year-old playground. There was no resilient surfacing under, on all four sides and in front of the slide chute.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-C
Ground supports shall be covered with materials that protect children from injury.
On the preschool/school age playground the metal ground support and bolts for the small yellow slide were exposed and posed an injury hazard.
On the preschool/school age playground the metal ground support and bolts for the small yellow slide were exposed and posed an injury hazard.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Repeat Violation
The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current list of children?s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. This list shall be kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
The allergy list in the 3-year-old and he 2-year-old classroom was posted on a wall. The information could be seen by any person entering the classroom and was therefore, not confidential.
The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current list of children?s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. This list shall be kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
The allergy list in the 3-year-old and he 2-year-old classroom was posted on a wall. The information could be seen by any person entering the classroom and was therefore, not confidential.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-C
Toilet chairs shall be emptied promptly and cleaned and sanitized after each use.
There was dry urine in a toilet seat in the 2-year-old classroom.
There was dry urine in a toilet seat in the 2-year-old classroom.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-540-C
First aid kits shall include all the required supplies.
The first aid kit on the van used to transport children to and from school did not contain scissors, gauze pads, antiseptic cleansing solution, a thermometer, triangular bandages and single use gloves.
The first aid kit on the van used to transport children to and from school did not contain scissors, gauze pads, antiseptic cleansing solution, a thermometer, triangular bandages and single use gloves.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-580-B
Any vehicle used by the center for the transportation of children shall meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles and shall be kept in satisfactory condition to assure the safety of the children.
Two of three vans in use had vehicle registration stickers dated 4/2024, therefore the registration had expired 5 months ago.
Two of three vans in use had vehicle registration stickers dated 4/2024, therefore the registration had expired 5 months ago.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.