An unannounced complaint investigation was initiated with the director on June 17, 2022 beginning at 11:50 AM and ending at 1:20 PM to investigate allegations regarding supervision and staff-to-child ratio. There were 71 children, ages 6 months through 5 years old in the care of 13 staff members. The children were observed eating lunch and during their nap/resting period. Center documentation was reviewed. The allegation regarding staff-to-child ratio was determined to be valid.
If there are any question regarding this inspection, contact Shawanda Henderson at 540-216-1434 or Shawanda.Henderson@doe.virginia.gov.
Based on observation and staff interviews, the center did not ensure that there was one staff member to four children from ages zero to 16 months. Evidence: There were 10 children between the ages of six months and 2 years in the care of 2 staff.
Plan of Correction:
The director stated that generally they have enough staff to maintain the correct ratio. The director stated that she and her assistant have stepped in to assist when staff-to-child ratios are not met. The director stated that she would ensure that the correct staff-to-child ratio was met in each class.
Standard #:
22.1-289.031-A-9
Complaint related:
No
Description:
Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not comply with all of the safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Evidence: In the infant room there was a child observed in the connected classroom asleep alone in the classroom.
Plan of Correction:
The director stated that she would speak with the staff in the infant room regarding putting sleeping children in a separate room. Staff will be retrained on Safe Sleep Guidelines.
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