VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Childcare Network #64
8210 Walmsley Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 276-6593

Current Inspector: Lauren Bickford (540) 280-0742

Inspection Date: Dec. 20, 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. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Technical Assistance:

n/a

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on Friday, December 20, 2019 to determine the center?s compliance with licensing standards. The inspector arrived at 10:00am and concluded the inspection at approximately 3:00pm. The center?s director was present and assisted the inspector throughout the inspection. The census for today?s inspection consisted of 70 children in the direct care of 13 staff members. Additional staff were on site and available to the children in care. Upon arrival, the children were engaged in a variety of activities. Each classroom was inspected and formal observations were completed. The center is equipped with age and stage appropriate materials and equipment for the children?s use. All areas where the children receive care, inside and outside, were inspected. The center had the following posted: license, daily schedules, emergency numbers, evacuation maps, menu, and various parent information. Today?s lunch consisted of cheese pizza, WG crust, baby spinach salad, strawberries, and milk. The center?s first aid kit and non-emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. Transportation is provided and three buses were inspected today. During the inspection, seven children?s records and seven staff records were reviewed. Medication is administered and two medications were reviewed today. The most recent evacuation drill was documented on 11/14/19. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was documented on 11/01/19. A second one was documented on 3/20/19. A lockdown drill has been scheduled by 12/31/19. Fire Inspection: 11/12/19 Health Inspection: 8/8/19 If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector, Florence Martus, at (804) 662-9772.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-130-A
Description:	Based on a review of seven children's records and interview on 12/20/19, the center did not obtain documentation that two children had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the children attended the center. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #2, enrolled on 4/30/18, did not contain documentation of immunizations. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the documentation of immunizations for Child #2 could not be located while the inspector was on site. 3) The immunization documentation in the record for Child #6, enrolled on 11/12/19, was dated 11/18/19. 4) During interview, a member of management reported the immunization records for Child #6 were submitted after the child attended the center.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Center: "The director will contact the child's parent to request the missing documents. In the future, all required health forms will be requested and filed timely."
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-140-A
Description:	Based on a review of seven children's records and interview on 12/20/19, the center did not ensure that one child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance; or within one month after attendance. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #2, enrolled on 4/30/18, did not contain a physical examination. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the physical examination for Child #2 could not be located while the inspector was on site.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Center: "The director will contact the child's parent to request the missing documents. In the future, all required health forms will be requested and filed timely."
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-160-A
Description:	Based on a review of seven staff records on 12/20/19, the center did not ensure one staff obtained documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. Evidence: 1) The TB results in the record for Staff #6, re-hired on 7/1/19, were dated 3/1/17 and expired on 3/1/19. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted no later than 21 days after employment or volunteering and shall have been completed within 12 months prior to or 21 days after employing or volunteering.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Center: "In the future, rehires will be treated as new hires and all required information will be resubmitted. The staff will obtain a new TB screening by next Friday."
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on observations on 12/20/19, the center did not ensure that 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; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: 1) The licensing inspector observed peeling paint in the Two's bathroom, in the Country Club bathroom, and in the Rock Stars bathroom. 2) Bus #1 had three seats that were torn with exposed interior foam and a plastic box that was broken with sharp edges around it. 3) Bus #2 had five seats that were torn with exposed interior foam. 4) Bus #3 had three seats that were torn with exposed interior foam and a plastic box with sharp edges around it.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Center: "The center will have maintenance person come out and repair paint job in all areas where paint is chipping. For the buses, the director will contact DM and request approval to get an estimate to get all seats repaired. In the future, management will complete walk-throughs in the building and inspect for any chipping paint and ensure buses are in compliance after they are fixed."
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on a review of seven staff records and interview on 12/20/19, the center did not ensure that three staff obtained a fingerprint based background check determination prior to employment. Evidence: 1) The licensing inspector observed the fingerprint results in the record for Staff #2 were dated 10/17/18. 2) During interview, a member of management reported that Staff #2 terminated employment on 2/27/19, but was rehired on 6/18/19. New fingerprint results should have been obtained for Staff #2 prior to employment. 3) The licensing inspector observed the fingerprint results in the record for Staff #3 were dated 5/7/19. 4) During interview, a member of management reported that Staff #5 terminated employment on 6/7/19, but was rehired on 10/7/19. New fingerprint results should have been obtained for Staff #3 prior to employment. 5) The licensing inspector observed the fingerprint results in the record for Staff #6 were dated 7/31/18. 6) During interview, a member of management reported that Staff #6 terminated employment on 8/30/18, but was rehired on 7/1/19. New fingerprint results should have been obtained for Staff #6 prior to employment.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Center: "Now that the center is aware of the requirements for rehire fingerprints, they will be done before they are hired. For the existing staff, they will be scheduled to retake their fingerprints and the director will send licensing proof of scheduling within 10 days."