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Inspection · 2022-05-04

Date
2022-05-04
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Heather Harrell
(757) 334-4329
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
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/4/22 from 10:35am until 12:50pm. At the time of the inspection, there were 44 children in care with 9 staff present. A sample of 4 children's records and 4 staff records were reviewed. Children were observed participating in morning learning activities, playing on the playground and eating lunch. Restroom and handwashing procedures and lunch service were also observed. First aid and emergency supplies, transportation, documentation of emergency practice drills, the emergency preparedness plan and required center postings were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law. Violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were discussed with the assistant director during the exit interview.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on playground observation and measurement, it was determined 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 standard F1292-99 and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.

Evidence:
1. The mulch surrounding the climbing equipment and slides on the playground measures approximately 1 inch in all areas, where 6 inches are required.
2. The center director confirmed that there is not at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing surrounding the playground equipment.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: An order for additional mulch was placed on 4/1/22.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.

Evidence:
1. The hands-free, foot operated trash can used to dispose of soiled disposable diapers in the two year old classroom is not working; therefore, staff have to lift the lid of the bin with their hands in order to dispose of soiled diapers.
2. The staff in the two year old classroom confirmed that the hands-free trash can used to dispose of soiled disposable diapers is broken.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: A new hands-free trash can for disposable diapers will be purchased for the two year old classroom.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services