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Inspection · 2023-09-07

Date
2023-09-07
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Stephanie Salvatori
(571) 389-0980
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
? 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today between the hours of 9:30am-12:30pm. There were a total of 260 children with 62 supervising staff members present. Children were observed during lunch time, finger painting, handwashing, engaged in group activities and outdoor play time. A selection of staff and children records, and other documents were reviewed. The physical space, emergency supplies, evacuation drills, attendance records, and the Emergency Preparedness Plan were reviewed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please contact me if you have any questions at Karen.dickens@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-H
Based on observation, personal belongings were accessible to children.
Evidence:
1. In the K-3 classroom, a bag belonging to a staff member was hung on a hook accessible to children.
Plan of Correction: The staff member moved the bag to a locked cabinet immediately and was reminded of the requirement to keep all personal belongings inaccessible to students.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers.
Evidence:
1. In the Toddler classroom, one electrical outlet did not have a protective cover.
Plan of Correction: The electrical outlet was replaced with a tamper proof outlet the same day.
Standard 8VAC20-780-570-B
Based on observation, one bottle fed infant was not held when being fed.
Evidence:
1. During the time of the inspection, staff was observed feeding an infant(6 months old)a bottle while the was laying on a boppy pillow on the floor.
Plan of Correction: The child was picked up in the moment and reminders were given to infant teachers that even when a child can sometimes hold their own bottle, if they cannot do it consistently they need to be held.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services