VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Philomont Community Center
36592 Philomont Road
Philomont, VA 20131
(540) 338-5882

Current Inspector: Miranda Wright (571) 596-3661

Inspection Date: May 8, 2024

Complaint Related: 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

Technical Assistance:

Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. Information can be found at: Latest Updates for Virginia Child Care | Child Care VA

Comments:

An unannounced Monitoring inspection was conducted today. There were a total of 18 children with 4 staff. There were 2 classrooms occupied and observed and were found within supervision guidelines. The children were observed participating in circle time reviewing the days of the week and today's weather. Positive interaction between staff and children were observed. The second classroom located on the main level of the center had dioramas on display which focused on dinosaurs and their habitats. A complete inspection of the physical plant, a review of 4 children and 4 staff records, fire drill log, and emergency procedures was conducted during this inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicle standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. This inspection occurred between 10:00am and 11:15am. Thank you for your cooperation today. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at: lisa.hudson@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on child record review, two children's were incomplete. Evidence: Child # 1 and #3's record did not contain documentation that the proof of identity was reviewed.
Plan of Correction:	We will ensure that all proof of identities verification includes the documented review and the person who reviewed the identity.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-A
Description:	REPEAT Based on review of the center's documentation, an annual fire inspection report was not found. Evidence: The last documented fire inspection was dated in 2022.
Plan of Correction:	A fire inspection has been completed and the inspection has been forwarded to licensing for review.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation of the center, a hazardous material was not locked. Evidence: A product labeled "keep out of reach of children" was found in the bathroom on the first level of the center, not locked.
Plan of Correction:	The air freshener was relocated.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation of the playground, resilient surfacing did not comply with the minimum safety standards for fall zone areas. Evidence: The fall zone areas on the playground did not have a minimum depth of resilient surfacing as required by the minimum playground safety standards.
Plan of Correction:	New mulch will be installed prior to the beginning of the school year.