VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Tuckaway-Barony Child Development Center
3351 Barony Crescent
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 346-9847

Current Inspector: Cindy Horne (804) 297-4469

Inspection Date: Dec. 19, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Technical Assistance:

None

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on December 19, 2019 from approximately 12:40 PM to 3:30 PM to determine the facility's compliance with licensing standards. The staff to child ratios were observed as follows: Infants 3:11, Toddlers 1:8 (napping), Orange Birds I 1:5, Orange Birds II 1:9 (napping), Green Birds 1:7, Yellow Birds I 1:9, and Private K 1:10. School age children were not present during the inspection. Lunch today consisted of cheese pizza, steamed carrots, peaches, and milk. All areas used for child care were inspected. The facility has age appropriate materials and supplies. The following required information was posted; the License, most recent inspection notice, emergency numbers, evacuation map/procedures, menu, daily schedules, and various parent information. The first aid kits and non-medical emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. The inspector interacted with staff and children in care. Five staff records and five children's records were reviewed. Medications were reviewed along with authorizations. Multiple staff on site have MAT certification, First Aid, CPR, and DHO training. The most recent evacuation drill was documented on 11/12/19. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was documented on 3/19/19. Please complete the "plan of correction" and "date to be corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to the licensing office within 5 business days. Your plan of correction should contain 1) steps to correct the non-compliance 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 preventive measure(s). If you have any questions, please contact the licensing inspector at 804-662-9092.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-210-A-4-a
Description:	Based on review of five staff records and interview, one record did not meet the qualifications for program leader. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 (hire date 1/8/19) did not contain documentation for qualifications for the position of program leader. 2. During an interview, administrative staff reported that Staff #2 had not completed 24 hours of training within 30 days of beginning as a program leader at hire. Program leaders may qualify with six months of supervised programmatic experience if within six months before being promoted or beginning work or one month after being promoted or beginning work, a minimum of 24 hours of training shall be received related to the care of children, including but not limited to child development, playground safety, health/safety issues, and preventing/reporting child abuse and neglect.
Plan of Correction:	Per administration, documentation of 24 hours of training has been added to Staff #2's file.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-240-A
Description:	Based on a review of five staff records and an interview, the facility did not ensure that staff received the required training by the end of their first day of employment. Evidence: 1. The licensing inspector observed the record for Staff #4 (hire date 12/2/19) did not contain documentation of the staff having completed the required orientation training. 2. During an interview, administrative staff reported the orientation training had not been completed.
Plan of Correction:	Per administration, the training has been completed and has been added to the staff file.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment. Evidence: 1. The licensing inspector observed that two windows in the Kindergarten classroom had the blinds pulled up, and the blind cords were hanging within the reach of children. 2. The licensing inspector observed two steps located on the playground climbing equipment with cracks in the material that left sharp corners.
Plan of Correction:	Per administration, maintenance has been notified and areas will be repaired. When the blinds are up, the teacher will use the cord holder mounted on the wall. Blind cords were corrected on site.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place. Evidence: The licensing inspector observed a container of disinfectant wipes and anti-bacterial hand wipes on a counter located in the Kindergarten classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected on site
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-570-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: 1. The licensing inspector observed the feeding table located in the Toddler classroom did not have safety straps installed. 2. During an interview, administrative staff reported the center did not have straps for the feeding table and the table has been in use by toddlers for feeding without safety straps.
Plan of Correction:	Per administration, safety straps have been ordered and will be used at all times.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-570-E
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula shall be dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. The licensing inspector observed two bottles stored in the refrigerator in the infant classroom were dated 12/17/19. 2. During an interview, staff reported the bottles dated 12/17/19 were for use on the day of the inspection and had been brought in by the child's parent that morning.
Plan of Correction:	Per administration, teachers will check bottles to daily to ensure the dates are correct.