Based on observation and review of the license, the licensee did not ensure operational responsibilities, including compliance with the terms of the current license issued by the department.
Evidence:
1. Upon the arrival of the licensing inspector on 01/24/2024, Nine toddler age children and seven children under the age of 16 months were observed in classroom #4. The current license stipulates: ?When infants are in room 4, a maximum of seven children may be present?. 2. During the inspection on 01/24/2024, the licensing inspector observed 16 infants playing on the floor in classroom #8. The current license stipulates: ?Room 8- (formerly rooms 2 & 3) - A maximum of 13 infants may be in care at any one time?.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Description:
Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain the required staff to child children ratio for children birth up to 16 months of age.
Evidence:
1. The required staff-to-children ratio for children birth up to 16 months is one staff for every four children. At the time of the inspector?s arrival, approximately 11:00 am, there were seven Infants combined with nine toddler age children and three staff supervising. 2. A staff member stated the infants and toddlers had been combined for approximately 10 to 20 minutes. The director acknowledged the class was out of ratio. The staff to child ratio is applicable to the youngest child in the group and shall apply to the entire group.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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