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Stepping Stone Preschool LLC
9827 Courthouse Road
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-7176

Current Inspector: Cindy Horne (804) 297-4469

Inspection Date: Dec. 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 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with the Director. There were 23 children in care, ranging in age from four to six-years-old, supervised by six staff. The children were observed in circle time. Four child records and six staff records were reviewed. The Center has six staff with current certification in CPR and First Aid, and six staff trained in Daily Health Observation Training. One medication and the authorization form were reviewed. Required postings were observed. The attendance, menu, and emergency drill log were reviewed. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery- operated radio were observed. The most recent Fire Inspection on file was dated 08/01/23 and the most recent Health Inspection on file was dated 08/08/23. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Beth Velke, at beth.velke@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-8302.

Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by 5 p.m. on 12/29/23.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A
Description: Based on observation, it was determined that not all areas of the center inside and outside were maintained in a safe condition.

Evidence:
1. On the playground, the wooden fence had four nails protruding out from the fence approximately one-half inch in length and nails were protruding from the bottom of the fence creating an impalement and scratch hazard.

2. The wooden fence had three warped boards, one of the boards had become separated at the bottom and was projecting toward the play area creating a trip hazard.

Plan of Correction: All nails will be hammered in and warped boards will be fixed.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D
Description: Based on review of documentation and interview; the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

Evidence: Repeat Violation

The drill log did not contain documentation of a drill conducted in November 2023.

Plan of Correction: Evacuation Drill will be done for December

Disclaimer:
This information is provided by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which neither endorses any facility nor guarantees that the information is complete. It should not be used as the sole source in evaluating and/or selecting a facility.


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