Inspection · 2023-07-21
Date
2023-07-21
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
Areas Reviewed
8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was completed on 07/21/2023 in response to self report made by the center pertaining to allegations in behavioral guidance and forbidden actions. 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
1Standard 8VAC20-780-410-1
Based on interviews and a record review the center did not ensure actions that are forbidden are not used with children in care.
Evidence:
1. On 07/19/2023, Staff #1 roughly handled a 2 year-old Child #1 during nap because she would not nap.
a). It was reported by staff witness at approximately 12:00pm when child #1 got off of her cot, Staff #1 grabbed child #1 by one arm and one leg and "slammed her on her cot," and Child #1 "cried louder."
c.) An infant staff heard crying coming from the twos classroom and came over to see if they needed help. When the infant staff entered the classroom, she reported Staff #1 "snatch the child by her arm and threw the child on the cot." It was also reported Staff #1 proceeded to pat Child #1 on the back hard.
2. On 07/12/2023 during nap a staff witness reported Staff #1 grab child #2 by the arm and "forcefully push him down on his cot" and began "aggressively patting him on the back." Staff #1 was also seen and heard yelling in the face of children that did not nap.
Evidence:
1. On 07/19/2023, Staff #1 roughly handled a 2 year-old Child #1 during nap because she would not nap.
a). It was reported by staff witness at approximately 12:00pm when child #1 got off of her cot, Staff #1 grabbed child #1 by one arm and one leg and "slammed her on her cot," and Child #1 "cried louder."
c.) An infant staff heard crying coming from the twos classroom and came over to see if they needed help. When the infant staff entered the classroom, she reported Staff #1 "snatch the child by her arm and threw the child on the cot." It was also reported Staff #1 proceeded to pat Child #1 on the back hard.
2. On 07/12/2023 during nap a staff witness reported Staff #1 grab child #2 by the arm and "forcefully push him down on his cot" and began "aggressively patting him on the back." Staff #1 was also seen and heard yelling in the face of children that did not nap.
Plan of Correction: The staff member was immediately placed on administrative leave. The Director has had a meeting with all staff to review behavioral guidance and forbidden actions. Positive guidance and mandated reported will be reviewed with all staff.