An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted between the hours of 8:00am and 10:00am. Upon arrival there were 72 children in care with 17 staff present. A sample of 7 children's and 4 staff records were reviewed in addition to 4 medications. Infants were observed sleeping in cribs and playing on the floor with staff. Preschool children were observed during circle and on the playground.
Based on observation the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: There was peeling paint along the entire window ledge in the school age room and a patch of peeling paint in the twos room that measured about 2 inches in diameter.
Plan of Correction:
The following corrective action was provided by the director during the exit interview: A work order will be placed today and will be followed-up with by the director.
Standard #:
22VAC40-185-440-H
Description:
Based on observation the center did not ensure all crib requirements were met. Evidence: An infant (child #8) was observed sleeping in a crib. The mattress that infant was laying on curled-up on one end creating a 2 inch space between the mattress and the crib.
Plan of Correction:
The following corrective action was provided by the director during the exit interview: The director will remind staff to flatten the mattresses before babies are placed in the cribs. The director will also order new crib sheets that have a better fit.
Standard #:
22VAC40-185-500-B
Description:
Based on observation the center did not ensure all requirements were met when diapering. Evidence: A staff in the twos room was observed using the diapering surface to sort and label new diapers and supplies that had just come into the classroom.
Plan of Correction:
The following corrective action was provided by the director during the exit interview: The director will remind staff that no other activities, with the exception if diapering or cleaning children shall be done on a diapering surface.
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