Inspection · 2024-05-23
Licensing Inspector
Sharon Allen
(540) 272-2941
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.
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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
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS (8VAC20-770)
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE
Inspector Notes
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted from 10:00 am - 12:15 pm. There were 100 children in care being supervised by 17 staff. The children were observed participating in circle-time activities and play outdoors. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of ten child records and eight staff records were reviewed.
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. If you have questions regarding this inspection you may contact Sharon Allen at 540-272-2941 or sharon.allen@.doe.virginia.gov.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Several cleaning agents were observed in an unlocked closet located in the preschool classroom.
Plan of Correction: The closet was locked during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-C
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that diaper ointment or cream was inaccessible to children. Evidence: In the toddler classroom, there were several diaper creams in a low unlocked cabinet below the changing table accessible to children.
Plan of Correction: The diaper ointments were locked during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on review of ten children's records and interviews it was determined that not all children with diagnosed food allergies had documentation of a written care plan on file as required. Evidence: The current allergy list provided disclosed Child A was listed with a food allergy. Staff stated the parents had not provided a written care plan for Child A?s documented allergy.
Plan of Correction: Administration will request a written allergy care plan from the parents of child A.