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Piedmont Child Care Center

Inspection · 2023-11-02

Date
2023-11-02
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Angela Dudek
(804) 629-8167
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection and self reported injury investigation were conducted on 11/2/23 at 10:15am. There were 42 (8mos to 4yrs) directly supervised by 9 staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, 3 children's medications and medication authorization records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, listening to stories, and playing outside. Hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was a sufficient supply of books, toys, and materials for the children. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector. Keesha Minor (keesha.minor@doe.virginia.gov) or 540-340-2672.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-210-A
Based on review, the facility did not ensure that program leaders documentation of education and experience met one of the listed options.
Evidence: reviewed 5 program leader records and found that Staff 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have documentation of program leader qualifications.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: observed that there was a tube of Neosporin marked, keep out of reach of children, accessible to children.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-430-A
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that furnishings, equipment, and materials shall be of an appropriate size for the child using it.
Evidence: observed small "lego-like" blocks that were small enough to be a choking hazard for children under the age of 3, in the Twos' classroom.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-C
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that diaper ointments were labeled with the child's names.
Evidence: observed that there were two bottles of diaper cream, in children's cubbies that were not labeled with either child's name.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on review and staff interviews, the facility did not ensure that they practiced monthly evacuation drills.
Evidence: reviewed the facility's evacuation drill and interviewed staff and verified that there was no evacuation drill practiced in September of 2023.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services