Current Inspector:
Michele Patchett
(757) 439-6816
Inspection Date:
June 12, 2024
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. 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE
Technical Assistance:
Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/.
Comments:
A unannounced mandated monitoring inspection was initiated on June 12, 2024 from 9:11am- 11:35am. The inspection concluded on June 19, 2024. There were 186 children with 11 staff present. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming,special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 10 children records and 12 staff records were reviewed remotley. Requested documentation and information were requested to be provided to inspector remotley by June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm. The children were observed outside in foam actvity, opening ceremony, in gaga ball areas, freely playing and washing hands.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Evidence: Staff #10 lived outside of Virginia in the past five years. Staff #10 lived in Texas. . The record for Staff #10 did not provide documentation of Texas Criminial record results.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:
Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.
Evidence: Staff #8, Staff #5, Staff #10 did not have results in record of a negative TB test within 30 days prior from hire.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:
Based on staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the center maintain current written list of all , children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
Evidence: During the inspection, the staff who were outside confirmed they did not have a written list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in a way that is accessible to staff who work with children.
In the gym the children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions list was posted on the wall dated March 2024.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:
Based on record review the licensee did not ensure center maintain and keep a seperate record for each child enrolled and obtain all required information.
Evidence: Records were requested for 10 children. No records were provided to confirm all required information/ documentation was obtained.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-70
Description:
Based on record review the licensee did not ensure all staff record contained all required documentation.
Evidence: Staff #1, Staff #2 , Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6 , Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #10, and Staff #11 did not have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training as required, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and other certifications as required by the responsibilities held by the staff member.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:
Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure for each group of children, the center maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
Evidence: There were staff that did not have daily attendance document for there group and they were waiting for a person to provide them with the document. Documentation of arrival and depature was unable to be completed while it occurs for each child for each group.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:
Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, outside, was maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence: 1- There was multiple green picnic tables that were cracked, had sharp edges and pinching points . Pictures were taken and provided to the center. 2- Staff confirmed in one of the pavilion restroom light switch was broken . Staff uses a pen to turn on the light in the restroom. 3- A storage shed by the outdoor area is splintering and deteriorating wood is at the bottom of the shed. Children were observed passing the shed.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-350-B-5
Description:
Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure School age eligible up to 9 years- ratio 1:18.
Evidence: Staff # 10 was with Group 8 and 9 . There was 1 staff with 22 children outside at the foam activity. Confirmed with Staff #10 the ratio.
Staff # 5 was with Group 4 and 5. There was 1 staff with 25 children outside after the opening ceremonies. Confirmed with staff #5 the ratio.
Staff #11 was with Group 10 and 11. There was 1 staff with 22 children in the gym on one side of the gym . Confirmed with Staff #11 the ratio.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-350-B-6
Description:
Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure children 9 years through 12 years - ratio 1:20 (staff:children).
Evidence: Staff #8 was with group 15 and 16. There was 1 staff with 23 children. Confirmed by staff #8. Staff #2 was with group 13 and 14. There was 1 staff with 22 children. Confirmed by staff #2.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-520-D
Description:
Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure insect repeelent was inaccessible to children.
Evidence : The insect repellant was sitting on the parent drop off table. Chidren were walking pass the table with the insect spray.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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