22.1-289.031 Code of Virginia Requirements for RECDCs 8VAC20-770 Background Check Requirements 22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors
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Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements.
The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/.
Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new.
? 22.1-289.049. Regulated child day programs are required to obtain proof of child identity and age during enrollment.
Comments:
An unannounced Code Compliance inspection was conducted with program staff on 5/15/24 from 8:45am to 10:15am. There were 21 children present, ranging in age from eight-months to five-years-old, supervised by four staff. Children were observed eating breakfast, participating in circle time, and transitioning to the bathroom. The required postings, classrooms, and playground were observed. Four child and five staff records were reviewed for required documentation. The program met the requirement for staff on-site with current CPR/First Aid training as well as having a staff trained in Daily Health Observation. If you have any questions about this inspection, you may contact the Licensing Inspector, Laura Brindle, at laura.brindle@doe.virginia.gov of 540-905-2062.
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 close of business on 5/29/24. Plans of correction should include steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard, and measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again.
Based on observation and interview, the program did not ensure that the required ratio of one staff to four children aged zero to 16-months-old was met. Evidence: On 5/15/24 at approximately 8:55am one staff was observed supervising seven children in the ?Toddlers? classroom. The youngest child in the group was 15-months-old and required a ratio of 1 staff: 4 children. The second teacher arrived at approximately 9:15am.
Plan of Correction:
Met with staff and told them how important it is to be on time.
Standard #:
22.1-289.031-B-1
Description:
Based on observation and interview, the program did not ensure to establish and implement procedures for hand washing by staff and children before eating and after toileting and diapering. Evidence: On 5/15/24 the Licensing Inspector observed that the Infant and Toddler classrooms do not have running water available in the classroom for hand washing. Staff reported that they use hand sanitizer or walk to the bathroom in the hall once more teachers have arrived for the day.
Plan of Correction:
We have purchased a portable handwashing station in the Infant/Toddler area.
Standard #:
22.1-289.031-B-5
Description:
Based on observation, the program did not ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children were free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: On 5/15/24 the Licensing Inspector observed three uncovered electrical outlets at child level in the toddler classroom. At the time, there were children in the classroom as young as 15-months-old.
Plan of Correction:
We covered all exposed outlets so it was no risk for children.
Standard #:
22.1-289.035-A
Description:
Based on review of five staff records, the program did not obtain a sworn statement or the results of a national fingerprint-based criminal history record check for staff every five years as required. Evidence: 1. The most recent sworn statement on record for Staff #2 was dated 5/22/2018. The most recent sworn statement on record for Staff #4 was dated 9/2010. The most recent sworn statement on record for Staff #5 was dated 8/2010. 2. The most recent fingerprints on record for Staff #2 were dated 5/25/2018.
Plan of Correction:
Staff has been scheduled to get fingerprinting in the completion date by June 15th and we will review prior to the five year mark.
Standard #:
22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:
Based on review of five staff records, the program did not obtain the results of a national fingerprint-based criminal history record check for staff prior to employment. Evidence: There were no fingerprint results on record for Staff #1 (employment date 5/24/21), Staff #3 (employment date 4/1/23), Staff #4 (employment date 5/17/08), or Staff #5 (employment date 9/2010).
Plan of Correction:
Going forward we will make sure the fingerprinting and criminal history will be done prior to employment and all new hires.
Standard #:
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
Description:
Based on review of five staff records, the program did not obtain a sworn statement from staff prior to employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 4/1/23, did not contain a sworn statement.
Plan of Correction:
Going forward we will make sure the staff fill the sworn statement prior to employment.
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