Current Inspector:
Michelle Argenbright
(540) 848-4123
Inspection Date:
Jan. 26, 2023
Complaint Related:
No
Areas Reviewed:
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 (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Technical Assistance:
Parents shall be provided at least semiannually in writing information on their child's development, behavior, adjustment, and needs. a. Staff shall provide at least semiannual scheduled opportunities for parents to provide feedback on their children and the center's program. b. Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. c. Such sharing of information shall be documented.
Comments:
A monitoring inspection was initiated on 1/26/23 and concluded on 1/26/23 from 11:15 to 12:42. There were eight children present with three staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 3 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
Based on record review; the center failed to ensure staff completed annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.
Evidence:
Per documentation provided by the director, annual training completed by staff 1 for the timeframe of 12/18/21 through 12/17/22 totaled 13 1/2 hours.
Plan of Correction:
The director will ensure from now on all staff will complete at least 16 hours of annual training each year.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:
Based on observation, the center failed to keep hazardous substances such as cleaning materials in a locked place using a safe locking method.
Evidence:
The cabinet above the sink was unlocked with the key in the lock. The cabinet contained cleaning materials such as bleach water and Lysol.
Plan of Correction:
Staff will be reminded to keep cabinets with hazardous substances locked when not in use.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-420-E-1
Description:
Based on observation and interview; the center failed to post daily records for each infant that are easily accessed by both the parent and staff and contain the following information: The amount of time the infant slept; The amount of food consumed and the time; A description and time of bowel movements; Developmental milestones; and For infants, who are awake and cannot turn over by themselves, the amount of time spent on their stomachs. Evidence: 1. An inspection of the center was completed. Daily records of the infants in care could not be found. 2. The director stated the center does not keep daily records for infants since the parents are in close contact.
Plan of Correction:
Staff will be required to complete daily records for infants.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-550-E
Description:
Based on record review; the center failed to complete a minimum of two shelter-in-place drills per year.
Evidence:
The director provided documentation of shelter-in-place drills for 2022. Only one drill was listed for 2022.
Plan of Correction:
At least two shelter-in-place drills will be conducted every year from now on.
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