VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

HoneyTree Early Learning Center - Smith Mountain Lake
7000 Booker T. Washington Highway
Wirtz, VA 24184
(540) 721-4420

Current Inspector: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372

Inspection Date: Aug. 20, 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 LICENSE PROCESS 8VAC20-820 HEARING PROCEDURES 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE 63.2 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 8/20/2024 and completed on 8/30/2024, as part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 1:55pm and ended at 4:00pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 35 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records, and 4 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, and interviews. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 09/17/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact Nicole Scott, Licensing Inspector Phone-804.588.2372 Email- nicole.scott@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-3
Description:	Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure any employees hired after 7/1/2024 may begin employment without having all required background checks if their eligible national fingerprint results have been received; a completed sworn statement is on file and all other background checks have been requested. The staff must be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks completed within the last five years. Evidence: The results from central registry search for Staff 1 were requested prior to employment but have not returned for review. Staff 1 is left alone with children daily for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes at the end of the day. Staff 1 has been employed for one month and 3 days at the time of the inspection on 8/20/2024.
Plan of Correction:	HR will ensure that PD understands that no one can be left alone until the Central Registry is back
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1.Child 2, with a documented enrollment date of 7/10/2024 had immunizations on file dated for 8/15/2024. 2.Child 2, with a documented enrollment date of 4/9/2024 had immunizations on file dated for 4/11/2024.
Plan of Correction:	PD will ensure that all immunizations are in before the child?s first day.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child?s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: Child 2, with a documented enrollment date of 7/10/2024 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 8/20/2024.
Plan of Correction:	PD will ensure that all physicals are before child?s first day or withing 30 days.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff 4 with a documented hire date of 5/1/2024, had a tb screening on file dated for 5/21/2024.
Plan of Correction:	HR will ensure that TB screening is completed before hire date
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Repeat violation Based on observation, the center failed to ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition Evidence: 1.On playground 2, the corner of the bottom step leading out the playground, was splinter and cracked leaving a hole. This is an entrapment hazard for children. 2. In the school-age classroom there was an air bubble in the carpet approximately 6 inches in width. This is a tripping hazard for children. Children were observed in this area. 3.In the school-age bathroom there was a large area on the wall where the paint had been peeled. There were also holes in the wall from the drywall being picked at. Staff stated children do use this bathroom. 4. On playground 2, the wooden boarder used as a barrier for the play area had separated approximately 3 inches. There was a screw exposed between the wooden boarder.
Plan of Correction:	All playground has been reported to Maintenance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-D
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: In classroom 3, all the cleaning and sanitizing materials were located on the top shelf in the cabinet over the sink. There was food on the shelf under the materials. Teachers stated they were used for children?s activities.
Plan of Correction:	PD has spoken with teachers about cleaning supplies and Food has to be stored separately .
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-320-B
Description:	Repeat violation Based on observation and interview, the center failed to have supply bathroom sinks with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. Evidence: Classroom 2 had no hot water in the classroom sink or the bathroom sinks.
Plan of Correction:	We have contacted a plumber to come.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Repeat violation Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all climbable playground equipment had the required resilient surfacing. Evidence: Observed non-measurable amount of resilient surfacing under the required fall zone. The required amount is 6 inches of resilient surfacing.
Plan of Correction:	Maintenance has been called to add more resilient surfacing 9-23
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure disposable diapers shall be disposed on a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in a way that neither the staff member?s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: In classroom 3 the teachers were using the regular classroom trashcan to dispose of diapers in the classroom.
Plan of Correction:	This has been corrected