22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment 22VAC40-111 Care of Children
Technical Assistance:
The Inspector reviewed the following with the provider: importance of operating within the allowable caregiver:points system; changes to daily routines to promote ongoing interactions with the children; quality of child care staff; changes to administrative policies for parent communication.
Comments:
8/26/2021; 8/27/2021; 8/30/2021 - A complaint investigation regarding inappropriate behavior guidance was conducted on these days. This investigation was completed in coordination with another local agency. Caregiver interviews and virtual observations of the child care program were completed on these days. This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program.
9/8/2021 After careful review of all available information, this complaint was deemed not valid. However, one violation was cited as a result of this investigation.
Ongoing compliance with the Minimum Standards is the responsibility of the licensee.
If you have any questions regarding this investigation, please email me at sandra.dimperio@doe.virginia.gov
Based on interviews, it was determined that on 8/30/2021 the provider did not ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points by using the appropriate point system to determine if an additional caregiver is needed. Evidence: On 8/30/2021 the Inspector spoke with the provider via telephone at approximately 9:15am. At that time, the provider reported that 11 children were in care with the provider and one assistant caregiver. Based on the report of each child's age, the provider and assistant were caring for a total of 35 points of children. This is 3 more points than allowed per the Minimum Standards.
Plan of Correction:
We have special circumstances on Aug 30th due to the fact that two caregivers were not available. We have immediately reach out to additional support to have an additional caregiver who reported at 9:30 am on the same day and we have left you a voice mail to report the same. We have been operating for over 22 years and we take pride of our commitment to the safety of our children and full compliance with all state regulations. [sic]
Corrective Action: 1. We are finalizing the on-boarding of two additional caregivers in case of any emergency and absence of any caregiver to ensure proper compliance and additional support at all time [sic]
2. We will implement a rotation schedule to ensure that 3 caregivers are available at all times. [sic]
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