Inspection · 2022-07-21
Date
2022-07-21
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Adrianna Walden
(757) 404-2487
(757) 404-2487
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
Inspector Notes
A monitoring inspection was conducted on 07/21/2022. A tour of the facility, interviews with staff and records were reviewed during the visit. The school-age classroom was observed preparing for a field trip. Children were also observed on the playground and playing with toys. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Violations
5Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence:
1. There was peeling paint on the door of the 3 year-old, school-age classroom and the pre-school classroom door.
2. One of the toilets had no water and the base had signs of corrosion around it.
Evidence:
1. There was peeling paint on the door of the 3 year-old, school-age classroom and the pre-school classroom door.
2. One of the toilets had no water and the base had signs of corrosion around it.
Plan of Correction: Work orders had been previously placed to have these items corrected. The director will follow-up with maintenance and the district manager.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
The supply cabinet in the school-age room was unlocked. It contained a gallon of UV protector and a can of bathroom cleaner.
Evidence:
The supply cabinet in the school-age room was unlocked. It contained a gallon of UV protector and a can of bathroom cleaner.
Plan of Correction: The director is holding a mandatory staff meeting and locking chemicals will be addressed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-320-B
Based on observation the center did not have all required supplies for the restrooms.
Evidence:
At around 9:00am the bathrooms did not have paper towels.
Evidence:
At around 9:00am the bathrooms did not have paper towels.
Plan of Correction: All supplies will be restocked at the end of each day and rechecked upon opening the next day.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on observation the center did not ensure 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.
Evidence:
The 2 composite playground structures did not have the required resilient surfacing. The mulch in the fall zones was about 3 inches and grass and weeds were growing above the surfacing. Six inches is required.
Evidence:
The 2 composite playground structures did not have the required resilient surfacing. The mulch in the fall zones was about 3 inches and grass and weeds were growing above the surfacing. Six inches is required.
Plan of Correction: A work order had previously been placed for mulch. The director will contact maintenance and the district manager to follow-up on arrival time.
Standard 8VAC20-780-580-I
Based on observation and record review, the center did not ensure all requirements were met before leaving for a field trip.
Evidence:
During the inspection a group of children left the building for a field trip. There was not a schedule of the trip's events and locations posted and visible at the center. The filed trip calendar located at the front desk did not have a field trip scheduled that day.
Evidence:
During the inspection a group of children left the building for a field trip. There was not a schedule of the trip's events and locations posted and visible at the center. The filed trip calendar located at the front desk did not have a field trip scheduled that day.
Plan of Correction: The center had rescheduled a field trip that did not occur earlier in the month. Parents were told of the field trip and permission slips were signed. The Director is having a mandatory staff meeting and field trips and transportation will be addressed.