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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Technical Assistance:
Technical assistance was provided in the following areas; 8VAC20-780-60 Children's Records and 8VAC20-780-330 Play Areas
Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/16/2024 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. At the time of the inspection there were 51 children in care and 11 staff members. Children were observed participating in various activities including outdoor play, lunch, and naptime. Records were reviewed for 5 children and 5 staff members. Evacuation drills, emergency supplies, medications and other required records and postings were also reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit interview.
Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that a repeat child abuse and neglect, central registry check and was performed for each staff member at least every five years from the date of the last search. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #5 did not contain documentation of an updated central registry check. The documentation available was dated 12/7/2018. 2. The Director confirmed the updated background check was not in the record.
Plan of Correction:
The center has already had staff #5 fill out a new central registry check and it has been mailed.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:
Based on review of children?s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child?s record contains all required information. Evidence: The record for child #5 did not contain the work phone number for both parents.
Plan of Correction:
The center contacted child #5's parents for work phone numbers. The information has been updated.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-70
Description:
Based on a review of staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information. Evidence: 1.The record for staff #1 did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment or volunteering. 2.The Director confirmed the references were not in the record.
Plan of Correction:
The center has requested that staff #1 submit two or more references. The directors will call references directly and document if not received.
5/23/2024 Received paper copy.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-420-B
Description:
Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that staff request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: 1.The records for child #2 (date of enrollment 7/28/21), child #3(date of enrollment 2/28/20), and child #4 (date of enrollment 8/10/22) did not contain documentation of annual parent confirmation that the information in the record was up to date. 2.The Director confirmed the annual update was not documented.
Plan of Correction:
The center has developed a plan to have parents review and confirm that their child's/children's information in his/her record is up to date. This will take place annually in September.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-540-E
Description:
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure the required nonmedical emergency supplies were available on each floor of the building. Evidence: 1.The battery-operated radio was missing batteries and did not work. 2.The Director confirmed the radio was not working.
Plan of Correction:
The center has purchased a small portable radio and it has been placed with the other non-medical emergency supplies.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:
Repeat Violation Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1.There was no documentation of emergency evacuation drills for the months of November and December 2023. 2. The Director confirmed the documentation of these drills was not available.
Plan of Correction:
The center will ensure that all practice evacuation drills will be implemented monthly and documented. Electronic and paper drill logs will be kept.
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