22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
Comments:
An unannounced non-mandated inspection was conducted today in response to a complaint received in our office on 8/7/2019 regarding age appropriate activities. The inspection was from approximately 9:55am to 12:30pm. The physical space, water play materials, 8 children's records, 2 staff records, attendance and water activity permission slips were reviewed. Permission slips for water play were in compliance. Teacher interviews were conducted. Policies were discussed. The complaint is deemed valid. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. The inspection was conducted by 2 licensing inspectors; Eureka Nance and Stephanie Salvatori. For questions, please contact Eureka.Nance@dss.virginia.gov.
Based on observation, and interviews, the materials used for the wading pool were not age and stage appropriate.
Evidence: The container used for the wading pool was the plastic bin of an outdoor sand and water table; approximate size of 4 ft X 2 ft. Staff #1 stated children were placed individually (supervised) in a sitting position, in the plastic bin, with water to cover their swimming diapers. All children were sitting in the infant buggy, supervised by Staff #2, while Staff #1 was engaged in water play with the individual child. The bin was not appropriate for the age or the activity.
Plan of Correction:
We will adhere to all equipment manufacturer's guidelines for use of all equipment in our school (whether used inside or outside). We will retrain all staff regarding safety policies and how to properly use equipment along with using the equipment for age appropriate activities. We have a staff meeting scheduled for 8/16/2019.
Standard #:
22VAC40-185-470-E
Complaint related:
Yes
Description:
Based on interviews and record review, children who were not toilet trained, used a sensory table bin as a portable wading pool.
Evidence: Children in the Infant 2 classroom were placed in a sitting position (in water) for water play. The children were not toilet trained. The container used for water play was a sensory table.
Plan of Correction:
We will provide staff training regarding children who are not potty trained, engaging in water play. We will discuss developmentally appropriate water play for infants and associated health risks. We will discuss in our staff meeting on 8/16/2019.
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