VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Robert L. Taylor Childcare Center
929 North 26th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 565-5880

Current Inspector: LaTasha Smith (804) 588-2362

Inspection Date: June 17, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Trainings 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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on June 17, 2024. The inspection began at 9:30am and concluded at approximately 11:50am. Children were observed playing with table activities, tummy time, playing on the playground, and participating in circle time activities. There were 61 children present, ranging in ages from 4 months to 7 years, with 14 staff supervising. 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 6 child records and 6 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. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance 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 about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector LaTasha Smith at (804) 588-2362

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: The allergy lists posted in the infant classroom posted on a wall uncovered. The list was not kept confidential.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observations, areas, and equipment inside and outside the center were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the infant II classroom, there were soft blocks that were torn on the edges exposing the inside materials. 2. In the 4?s classroom, there was a blue plastic child size chair with a crack in the seat measuring 4-6 inches that can pinch, or scratch skin and snag clothing. There was a rug that had fraying edges, posing a trip hazard to the children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.