Cynthia's Child Care Center LLC
100 North Carter Street
Suite 8 & 10
La crosse, VA 23950
(434) 253-3052
Current Inspector: Sydney Emory (804) 807-3277
Inspection Date: July 28, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on July 28, 2022 from approximately 9:50 am to 11:30 am. There were 25 children in attendance and a total of 5 staff present. 5 staff records and 5 children?s records were reviewed. All areas of the center were observed including classrooms, hallways, kitchen, and bathrooms. The children were observed playing with playdough, listening to stories, playing outside, playing with table toys, taking a nap, and playing with tablets while the licensing inspector was on the premises.
Emergency drills and fire inspections were in compliance. The most recent Health Inspection was on 10/16/20. The most recent Fire Inspection was on 010/14/21; Fire Drills are conducted monthly with the most recent on 07/13/22. Shelter in Place Drills were conducted twice with the most recent on 0713/22. The First Aid Kit had all components. The license, current inspection, and evacuation plan were posted and emergency numbers were posted by each phone.
Violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 588-2367
Molly Muscat
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 804-588-2367
molly.muscat@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on a review of records, and interview, the center did not ensure that all employees have a CPS background check mailed within 7 days of employment and that it is repeated every 5 years. Evidence: 1) Staff #3, DOH 11/21/21; and Staff #4 DOH 5/19/22 did not have evidence that the CPS background check was mailed. When asked, the Director stated that she had mailed the requests and that the checks were cashed but she never received the results. 2) Staff #1 and staff #2 had original CPS background checks that expired in May 2022. There was no evidence that a new CPS background check had been mailed. When asked, the Director stated that she was unaware that it had to be repeated every five years. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-245-L Description: Based on records review, and interview, the center did not ensure to always have at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: 5 out of 5 records reviewed did not have evidence of daily health observation training. When asked, the Director stated that she was unaware of this requirement. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-260-B Description: Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The most recent health inspection was on 10/16/20. When asked, the Director stated that she has tried calling several times to schedule the inspection but no one has come out. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Description: Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that the staff to children ratios were followed at all times. Evidence: At approximately 10:25 am the infant teacher was seen down the hall coming out of the preschool classroom. There were 8 infants left in the classroom with 1 staff member. When asked, the teacher stated that she does this regularly when she needs something from the other classroom, but she always makes sure the infants are put in their cribs before she leaves. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-440-L Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that pillows and filled comforters were not used by children under two years of age. Evidence: A stuffed dinosaur pillow was in a crib with a toddler during the designated sleep time. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing was used and that it was cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: The infant room had a diaper pad that had a cloth cover on it. When asked, the teacher stated that the cloth cover on the diaper pad is washed daily and that they do not clean and sanitize the pad in between each diaper change. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-G Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that when food is brought from home the food container is clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1) Class # 2 had food containers lined up on the counter. None of the food containers were labeled. 2) Class #3 had lunchboxes and water bottles lined up on the counter that were not dated or labeled. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-M Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that no child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. Evidence: Classroom #2 allowed 2 children to walk around while drinking out of bottles/sippy cups. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-570-B Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that a bottle was not used while the child is in their designated sleeping location. Evidence: Two (2) infants were given a bottle while laying down in their crib. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-570-E Description: Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula was refrigerated, dated, and labeled with the child?s name. Evidence: There were 8 bottles lined up on the counter. The bottles were not refrigerated and did not contain a date or a name. When asked, the staff member stated that they do not refrigerate the bottles. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
