22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
Comments:
An announced investigation was was initiated on 5/21/2021 regarding a self-reported incident that occurred at the center on 5/20/2021. The inspection was concluded on 5/26/2021. Interviews were conducted and documentation was reviewed. After carefully interviewing all staff involved, it was determined that there was non-compliance with applicable standards or laws and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@dss.virginia.gov.
Based on interview, children under the age of 10 were not kept within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On 5/20/2021 at approximately 5:00pm, Child #1 (30 months old) walked off the toddler playground and onto the school aged playground through a gate that connected the two playgrounds. Staff #1 estimates that Child #1 was missing off the toddler playground for approximately 1 or 2 minutes. Child #1 was found sitting by themselves at the picnic table on the school aged playground.
Plan of Correction:
Place bungee cord around the interior fence latches to prevent children from opening gates on their own. Review playground safety will all staff by 5/28/2021.
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