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Comments:
An unannounced focused inspection was conducted on 12/14/2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. There were 63 children present, ranging in ages from 7 months to 5 years old, with 12 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. 5 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.
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Based on interview and review of records, the center failed to have central registry findings within 30 days of employment for two staff members. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s employment date was 8/31/22. There were no central registry findings on file. Staff #5 confirmed that there were no central registry findings for Staff #1. 2. Staff #3?s start date was 9/19/2022. There were no central registry findings on file. Staff #5 confirmed that there were no central registry findings for Staff #3.
Plan of Correction:
Administration will ensure all paperwork will be completed within 30 days of employment.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-40-E
Description:
Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to ensure that the center maintained compliance with the center?s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1, the Licensing Inspector observed 1 child sleeping in a swing and 1 child sleeping in a mamaroo. 2. The center?s safe sleep policy states ?An infant, who falls asleep in a play space other than their crib, will be moved promptly to their designated sleeping space? 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the children had not been moved to the crib after falling asleep in the swing and mamaroo.
Plan of Correction:
Center policy updated - to align with manufacture info and state standards.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:
Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1, there was a cabinet that was unlocked that contained 4 aerosol cans of Glade air freshener, and 4 spray bottles of commercial cleaners. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the cabinet was not locked.
Plan of Correction:
A new automatic locking system will be added on cabinet to ensure it remains locked.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Description:
Based on observations and interviews, the center failed to ensure that required staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1, The Licensing Inspector observed 1 staff member with 11 infants. The required ratio for children age birth to 16 months is 1:4. 2. Staff #2 confirmed the birthdate of the youngest child in Classroom #1 was 5/14/22 (7 months old). 3. Staff #1 confirmed that she was the only staff member in the classroom.
Plan of Correction:
Ratio will be maintained even during nap and employee lunch breaks.
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