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Inspection · 2024-07-08

Date
2024-07-08
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sarah Zirzow
(703) 479-4675
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

A monitoring inspection was initiated on July 8, 2024 at approximately 10:30am and concluded at approximately 1:20pm. There were a total of 79 children with 18 staff members present. Children were observed engaged in table activities, coloring, trains, and outdoor play time. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 4 child records and 4 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please contact me if you have any questions at Sarah.Zirzow@doe.virginia.gov or 703-479-4675.

Violations

11
Standard 22.1-289.035-A
Based on record review, the center did not ensure all background check components were
completed as required every five years.

Evidence:
The date of the sworn statement or affirmation for Staff #4 (date of hire 11/27/2006) was dated
8/31/2018.
Plan of Correction: A new sworn statement was completed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas of the center outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.

Evidence:
-An area of peeling paint and splintering wood was located outside on the children?s climbing structure.
-There was a broken plastic table leaning against the wall on the playground.
- The caterpillar tunnel on the playground had broken feet, causing sharp edges.
Plan of Correction: For paint job: Services are hired and will be completed by 7/31/24. Broken plastic table and caterpillar are removed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-H
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that harmful agents were not stored in areas accessible to children.

Evidence:
A lotion labeled ?keep out of reach of children? was on the sink area in the Green Frogs room.
Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation, the center did not ensure electrical outlets shall have protective covers.

Evidence:
The power strips located in the Tigers, Ducks, and Cardinal rooms did not have protective covers.
Plan of Correction: All the electric out are covered.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on observation, the center did not ensure resilient surfacing complied with minimum safety standards.

Evidence:
The mulch on the playground was minimal and not sufficient to create resilient surfacing under fall zones.
Plan of Correction: In the process of hiring a company.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation, the center did not ensure a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions were kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

Evidence:
The allergy list was posted in each classroom and in the office without a cover sheet.
Plan of Correction: Allergy lists are covered in all classrooms.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-C
Based on observation, the center did not ensure sleeping equipment when stacked shall not be permitted.

Evidence:
There were three mattresses stacked in a crib for the infant to sleep on.
Plan of Correction: Extra mattresses are removed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-C
Based on observation and review of documentation, the center did not ensure the requirements were met for diaper ointments.

Evidence:
-The diaper ointments for Child #5 and Child #6 in the Tiger classroom did not have written parent authorizations.
-One diaper ointment in the Teddy Bear classroom was not labeled with the child?s name.
Plan of Correction: Parent authorization was acquired in Tiger classroom. In Teddy classroom, the ointment was removed because the child was withdrawn.
Standard 8VAC20-780-570-E
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula was dated.

Evidence:
The bottles for Child #7 and Child #8 in the Infant classroom did not have the date.
Plan of Correction: Corrected.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review, the center did not ensure each child?s record contained the required information.

Evidence:
-The addresses were missing for both emergency contacts for Child #3.
-Documentation of viewing proof of the child?s identity and age was missing for Child #3.
Plan of Correction: Corrected.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Based on observation and record review, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care for each group of children.

Evidence:
The teachers confirmed there were 12 children present in the Red Cardinals classroom, but only 11 children were signed in on their attendance records.
Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services