An unannounced subsidy health and safety inspection was conducted on October 16, 2023 from approximately 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. There were 8 children present, ranging in ages from 19 months to 4 years, with 2 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, and medication. A total of 8 children's records and 2 staff records were reviewed.
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 interview, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: 1. When asked to see the allergy list, staff #2 stated that there was not a list because there were no children with allergies, sensitivities or dietary restrictions. 2. Review of the record for child #2, indicated that the child has a food allergy. 3. Child #2 was in attendance.
Plan of Correction:
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Standard #:
8VAC20-790-560-B
Description:
Based on record review, the vendor failed to ensure that staff submit a TB screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1, date of employment 01/03/20, contained a TB screening dated 10/04/21. A repeat screening was due on or before 10/04/23. 2. The record for staff #2, date of employment 08/20/2017, contained a TB screening dated 06/01/21. A repeat screening was due on or before 06/01/23.
Plan of Correction:
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Standard #:
8VAC20-790-600-F
Description:
Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff who work directly with children, shall annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1, date of employment 01/03/20, contained documentation of the department's annual health and safety update course dated 06/21/21. 2. The record for staff #2, date of employment 08/20/17, contained documentation of the department's annual health and safety update course dated 06/29/21.
Plan of Correction:
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Standard #:
8VAC20-790-630-A
Description:
Based on observation, the vendor failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The cubbies in classroom #1 were not attached to the wall. A child was observed pushing the cubbies in a side to side motion. The cubbies were unstable and heavy and could have been pulled down onto the child. 2. The carpet in classroom #1 was curled up along the middle seam creating a tripping hazard. 3. There were several areas of peeling paint and exposed drywall in classroom #1.
Plan of Correction:
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Standard #:
8VAC20-790-640-A
Description:
Based on observation, the vendor failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The hallway directly outside of the classroom where the washer and dryer are located contained a shelf with several cleaning chemicals such as Pine Sol, Windex, Lysol, Clorox, Ajax, Soft Scrub, and laundry detergent. There was a curtain in front of the washer and dryer. There was not a locking method to prevent access by children.
Plan of Correction:
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Standard #:
8VAC20-790-760-B-8
Description:
Based on observation, the vendor failed to ensure that the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Staff #2 was observed changing a child's diaper. Staff #2 did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after the child was changed.
Plan of Correction:
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Standard #:
8VAC20-790-780-C-2
Description:
Based on observation, and interview, the vendor failed to ensure to have one working, battery-operated radio. Evidence: The radio was not able to be turned on. The Director confirmed that the radio was not working.
Plan of Correction:
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Standard #:
8VAC20-790-810-C-1
Description:
Based on observation, and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that food brought from home shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. There were 2 sippy cups filled with milk on the counter that were not labeled in a way that identifies the owner. When asked, staff #2 stated that the cups were brought from home. 2. There were 2 bottles in the refrigerator filled with milk that were not labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
Plan of Correction:
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