Inspection · 2024-05-13
(804) 840-8312
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
Inspector Notes
A renewal inspection was conducted on May 13, 2024 from approximately 10:15 am to 2:45. 166 children were present, ranging in ages from 17 months to 6 years with 30 staff supervising.
10 children?s records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Background checks for 2 staff members responsible for the facility were also reviewed.
The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and training, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programs, special care and emergencies, special services, the license, the licensing process, and background checks.
During the inspection, children were observed participating in outdoor play that included utilizing playground equipment and participating in teacher-directed and self-directed activities. Staff were observed having positive interactions with the children. The center is equipped with toys and supplies and items were available to the children.
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 complete the plan of correction and date to be corrected for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it within 5 business days. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected.
Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector.
Cindy Horne
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 804-297-4469
cindy.horne@doe.virginia.gov
Violations
5Evidence: The staff record contained no documentation of Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect results from Massachusetts for Staff #4. Staff #4 began employment on 8/21/23. The sworn statement dated 7/08/23 documented that Staff #4 had resided in Massachusetts within the last 5 years. In an exit interview on 5/13/24, CR #1 acknowledged that there was no documentation of Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect results from Massachusetts for Staff #4.
tuberculosis screenings were completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
Evidence:
The record for Staff #1, employed on 8/21/2023 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening was completed 11/21/22.
The record for Staff #3, employed on 8/16/2023 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening was completed 7/11/23.
Evidence: Staff #3 began employment on 8/16/23. The record of Staff #3 documented completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course on 11/26/23. In an exit interview on 5/13/24, CR1 acknowledged that Staff #3 had not completed the course within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence: The medication authorization for Child #1 expired on 2/28/24. The medication authorization for Child #7 expired on 2/24/24. The medications for both children were onsite at the time of the inspection.
Evidence: There was no documentation in the record that Staff #3 possessed the education or experience required by the job position. The record documented Staff #3 as a Lead Teacher. In an exit interview on 5/13/24, CR1 acknowledged the lack of documentation.