8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs.
Comments:
A complaint investigation was initiated on 3/1/2023 and concluded on 3/28/2023. The complaint consisted of allegations received by the Northern Licensing Office on 3/1/2023 regarding supervision and infant care. Based on staff interviews, review of attendance and staffing sheets for the Infant/Toddler classroom and review of incident reports, a preponderance of evidence supports the allegations regarding supervision and infant care. Therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 4/19/2023. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.
Based on record review and staff interviews, the center did not ensure that the required ratio of 1 staff to 4 children for children ages birth to 16 months was maintained.
Evidence: On 2/27/2023 from approximately 7:55am to 8:00am Staff #1 was present with approximately five to seven children between the ages of six months and two years old in the Infant/Toddler Classroom.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-370-5
Complaint related:
No
Description:
Based on staff interviews, the center did not ensure that infants were protected from older children.
Evidence: On 2/27/2023 Staff #1 and Staff #2 were present with approximately five to seven children ages 6 months to 2 years old in the Infant/Toddler Classroom. At approximately 7:55am, Staff #2 left the room to assist in the front office. Staff #1 took Child #3 into the infant side of the room to complete a diaper change, leaving the gate open which separates the infant and toddler play spaces. While Staff #1 was completing Child #3?s diaper change, Child #2 (Age 2) went to the infant area and scratched Child #1?s (Age 6 Months) face leaving approximately 16 scratches on the left side of the child?s face, breaking the skin in several areas.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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