Hallwood Head Start
28281 Main Street
Hallwood, VA 23359
(757) 442-9653 (60)
Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322
Inspection Date: May 17, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/17/24 from 10:20am to 12:20pm. At the time of the inspection there were 30 children in care and 5 staff members. Children were observed watching cartoons and eating lunch. Records were reviewed for five children and five staff members. Evacuation drills, emergency supplies and other required records and postings were also reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on a review of staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information.
Evidence:
1.Documentation of emergency contact name, address, and phone number for staff #4 and staff #5 was not kept at the center.
2.Staff #3 confirmed the information was not at the center.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: Repeat Violation
Based on the review of records and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course is completed within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence:
1.The records for staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 did not contain documentation that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course was completed.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Repeat Violation
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1.In the bathroom there was an unlocked cabinet that contained cleaning agents, mild acid and disinfectants.
2.Staff #3 confirmed the cabinet with the cleaning agents was not locked.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Description: Based on observations, record review and interviews it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 for children three-year-olds up to school age eligible was maintained.
Evidence:
1.In the 4?5-year-old classroom there was one staff member (staff #5) supervising 15 children for approximately 3 minutes.
2.In the 3?4-year-old classroom there were 15 children with one staff member for approximately 15 minutes.
3.The Director confirmed the classrooms were out of ratio.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
