VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Genesis Learning Center @ Airport
5621 Corrugated Road
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 326-2966

Current Inspector: Jennifer Moore (540) 430-0384

Inspection Date: July 24, 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 LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minors records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Technical Assistance:

Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 7/24/2024. The on-site inspection began at approximately 12:23 pm and ended at 3:25 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 42 children present and 12 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records, 6 staff records, and 1 officer record. This inspection included document review, a tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. 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 8/1/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a repeat fingerprint background check for one staff every five years as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #6 (date of employment: 6/3/2019) contained a fingerprint background check dated 5/9/2019. 2. Administration acknowledged that the repeat background check had not been completed within 5 years.
Plan of Correction:	The center will input all required staff file updates into a calendar with reminders and alerts.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Spray bottles containing a bleach and water sanitizing mixture were observed on unlocked shelves in two classrooms. 2. Administration acknowledged that the sanitizers were unlocked.
Plan of Correction:	The center will ensure all hazardous materials are stored in a locked cabinet. Reminder posters have been posted in classrooms as well as reminders on the spray bottles.