Current Inspector:
Kimberly Sampson
(757) 354-7307
Inspection Date:
Jan. 16, 2024
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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Comments:
An unannounced monitoring visit and facility tour was conducted on 1/16/2024. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 23 preschool aged children in care with 6 staff members and 2 administrators. Children were observed interacting with staff, nap, lunch and hand washing. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Injury reports and medications were also reviewed. Areas of noncompliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed with the director in an exit meeting at the conclusion of this inspection.
Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction was obtained. Evidence: 1. Child #5, present during this inspection has a food allergy to dairy. There was no written care plan available. 2. Staff #6 confirmed there was no written care plan available for child #5 during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:
Staff will request from parent.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:
Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the three early childhood classrooms there were wooden toy shelves and taller play kitchen equipment pieces that rocked when pulled on, presenting potential tip hazards. 2. Staff in each of the three classrooms confirmed that these pieces of equipment were not anchored and rocked when pulled on.
Plan of Correction:
Staff will submit a building maintenance request.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-550-C
Description:
Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps were posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. Evidence: 1. There were no emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps posted in the center. 2. Staff #6 confirmed the evacuation and shelter-in-place maps were not posted in the center during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:
Staff will post emergency m aps in the center.
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