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Appletree II

Inspection · 2023-02-13

Date
2023-02-13
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Christina Bakonyi
(571) 596-3655
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

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 2/13/2023 from 10:00am-12:55pm. There were 101 children supervised by 15 direct care staff. The physical plant, 6 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in music, circle time, reading books, playing outside, and eating snack. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation and interview, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
1. In the butterflies classroom, two cans of air freshener were found on a shelf above the toilet in the bathroom.
2. In the hallway bathroom, next to the butterflies classroom, a can of disinfectant spray and toilet cleaner were found in a mirror cabinet above the sink.
3. In the Bears classroom, a container of disinfectant wipes was found on a wooden shelf.
Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-F
Based on record review and interview, the center did not develop a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members.

Evidence: There was no documentation of a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff.
Plan of Correction: All staff will be notified and trained.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-K
Based on record review and interview, the center did not develop written procedures for prevention of abusive head trauma.

Evidence: There was no documentation of a written policy and procedure for prevention of abusive head trauma.
Plan of Correction: All staff will be notified and trained.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-L
Based on observation and interview, the facility did not ensure that all medication was kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence: observed that there was over the counter pain medications (ibuprofen and acetaminophen) inside a bathroom mirror cabinet, that was not locked.
Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services