VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

HoneyTree Early Learning Center #11
2308 Washington Avenue
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-8100

Current Inspector: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372

Inspection Date: Feb. 24, 2020

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.

Comments:

The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced monitoring inspection, at which play groups,activities, personal hygiene, lunch time, and rest time were observed. Children were observed; and staff and children files and other documentation were reviewed. Thirty-nine (39) children, aged 4 months-4 years, were found to be in care with 7 staff. Previous violations were reviewed, and one (1) of the violations from the previous inspection had not been corrected. There were 5 violations, in 4 areas of the standards, cited today. Please contact me if you need further assistance. Thank you for your cooperation. This inspection began at 11:05 am and concluded at 1 pm.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-160-C
Description:	Based on review of staff files the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required relating to proof of renewed TB/PPD tests for staff. Evidence: Staff records #2-#5 did not have current TB/PPD tests or screening as required. Staff #2: expired as of 10/28/19 Staff #3: expired as of 10/04/19 Staff #4: expired as of 08/18/19 Staff #5: expired as of 06/06/18 These screenings or tests are to be completed every 2 years for compliance.
Plan of Correction:	All tests or screenings will be scheduled for renewal immediately for compliance. In the future all files will be reviewed to ensure updates are completed as required.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-70-A
Description:	Based on review of staff files the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required relating to proof of education or qualifications. Evidence: Staff record #1, hire date 6-17-19 did not contain proof of education or qualifications for the position held as required.
Plan of Correction:	This information will be immediately obtained and placed within the staff file. To ensure future compliance administration will review all files for completion prior to being placed in the file cabinet.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-240-A
Description:	Based on review of staff files the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required relating to proof of orientation. Evidence: Staff record #1, date of hire 06/17/19, did not have completed proof of orientation as required.
Plan of Correction:	The staff will complete and sign the orientation form as required. Staff files will be reviewed and updated as needed for compliance.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-B
Description:	Based on observations the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required related to locking of hazards substances. Non-compliance with this standard was previously cited on 08/29/19, therefore this is marked as a repeat violation. Evidence: In the school age classroom there were unlocked cleaners sitting on top of the paper towel holder.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will be reminded to ensure all hazardous items are stored in the locked areas of the classroom when not immediately in use. Spot checks will be completed by administration to ensure compliance.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-350-C
Description:	Based on observations and discussions with staff the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required relating to staff to children ratios. Evidence: Upon arrival of the inspector at 11:05 am there were 9 children, aged 4 months-19 months, present with 2 staff. The required ratio was 1 staff to 4 children in this mixed age grouping. Records indicated that the 9th child arrived at 9:50 am, thus putting the class out of ratio. Ratio was still not met at the time of completion of the inspection at 1:00 pm.
Plan of Correction:	Administration and cooperate personnel will ensure that ratios are met at all times as required. Substitutes will be used when necessary.