Inspection · 2024-08-20
Licensing Inspector
Anansa Archer-Hicks
(703) 537-6757
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
22.1-289.031 Code of Virginia Requirements for RECDCs
8VAC20-770 Background Check Requirements
22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors
Inspector Notes
An unannounced Code Compliance inspection was conducted with the Assistant Director and other program management on 8/20/24 from 2:40pm to 3:55pm. There were 52 children present, ranging in age from two-years-old to five-years-old, supervised by seven staff. Children were observed waking from nap, using the restroom, and having afternoon snack brought from home. The required postings, classrooms, and playground were observed. Five child and five staff records were reviewed for required documentation. The program met the requirement for staff on-site with current CPR/First Aid training as well as having a staff trained in Daily Health Observation. 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" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by close of business on 8/30/24. Plans of correction should include steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard, and measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again.
Standard 22.1-289.031-B-5
Based on observation, the program did not ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children were free of obvious injury hazards, including providing and maintaining sand or other cushioning material under playground equipment. Evidence: On 8/20/24, the rubber mulch under and around the playground equipment was observed to be worn down to the weed block matting with no mulch cushioning in several areas.
Plan of Correction: Due to the rubber mulch being pushed to the sides of the playground, we raked the mulch back into place to ensure that all fall zones are safe.
Standard 22.1-289.035-A
Based on review of five staff records, the program did not obtain the results of subsequent background checks for staff every five years as required. Evidence: 1. The most recent sworn statement on record for Staff #1 was dated 7/26/19. The most recent criminal history check results on record for Staff #1 were dated 7/15/19. 2. The most recent sworn statement on record for Staff #5 was dated 9/19/17.
Plan of Correction: Due to Staff #1 Sworn Statement expiring 7/26/2024, we had Staff #1 complete the sworn statement and criminal history check on site the same day of inspection. Staff #5 also completed Sworn Statement onsite.