Current Inspector:
Danielle Morrison
(804) 929-3771
Inspection Date:
April 11, 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 SANCTIONS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 22.1 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION
Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today, April 11, 2023 to determine the centers compliance with licensing standards. The licensing inspector was on site from approximately 11:00 am until 12:30 pm. The Director assisted with the inspection. There were 17 children present, ranging in ages from three years to five years, with three staff supervising. Children were observed having lunch, playing outside and listening to a story followed by singing songs. Dismissal procedures were also observed. Staff interacted with children in a positive manner. 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 three child records and three staff records were reviewed. The inspector interacted with staff and children in care.
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. The licensee is required to send documentation to the licensing inspector that the background checks have been requested no later than 10 days following this notification dated 04/12/2023.
If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector. Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-840-8312 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov
Based on review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff obtained background checks every five years.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff #2 (employed 09/08/2015) contained the results of a fingerprint national criminal record check dated 03/01/2018, exceeding five years. 2. Staff #2 was observed working during the inspection. 3. The director confirmed a request to update the fingerprint national criminal record check had not yet been requested.
Plan of Correction:
Per the Director: We will request the updated fingerprint check by tomorrow.
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