Blue Mountain Childcare
27018 Lee Hwy.
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 525-1332
Current Inspector: Katie Gifford (276) 698-9981
Inspection Date: April 3, 2024
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
8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced mandated renewal inspection started and ended on 4/3/24 from 9:15am until 11:30 by the licensing inspector and licensing administrator. There were 29 children and 11 staff present. Five children's and five staff records were reviewed.
The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violation (s) were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on record review, the interview, the center failed to have fingerprint check results prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3 (DOH 10/18/23), staff #4 (DOH 10/18/23) did not have the fingerprints results on file. Staff #5 (DOH 9/22/24) did not have fingerprint result. Fingerprint results are due prior to the date of hire.Plan of Correction: Staff will continue to try to reach the office of background checks to receive the results.
Standard #: 22.1-289.058 Description: Based on observation and interview, the center failed to have a carbon monoxide detector.
Evidence:
The director verified there was no carbon monoxide detector.Plan of Correction: A carbon monoxide detector will be installed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on record review, the center failed to have central registry results by the end of the 30th day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #2 (DOH 5/31/23) had no central registry checks on file. Staff #4 had results dated 3/14/24 (DOH 10/18/24).Plan of Correction: Staff will try to reach the office of backgrd checks to receive the results.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A Description: Based on record review, a child did ot have the immunization record before attending.
Evidence:
Child # did not have an immunization record; date of enrollment was 11/8/2023.Plan of Correction: The parent will provide the information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Based on record review, each child did not have a physical exam on file.
Evidence:
Child #1 (DOE 11/8/23), child #4 (DOE 1/15/24), child #5 (DOE 11/2023) did not have a physical exams on file,Plan of Correction: Parents will provide the information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on record review, staff did not have the required TB screenings.
Evidence:
Staff #5's TB screening expired in 2023, a repeat screening is due every two years.Plan of Correction: Staff will get the TB screening every 2 years.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review, the center failed to have all the required information in each child record.
Evidence:
1. Child #5's record did not have a parent work #, physician listed, or information about allergies and intolerances to medications or any other substance.Plan of Correction: Parents will receive the information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-E Description: Based on record review, all the required drills were not completed.
Evidence:
ONe shelter in place drill had been completed in 2023, two are required.Plan of Correction: The required drills will be completed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-I Description: Based on observation, the center failed to have all the required emergency information posted.
Evidence:
there were no emergency #'s (911, local #'s, regional poison control) posted in each office where telephones are stationed.Plan of Correction: The required #'s will be posted.
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.
