An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on January 12, 2023. The inspector arrived at 11:45am and departed at approximately 2:40pm. There were 99 children present and 17 staff members. A sample size of 19 records were reviewed which included 9 children?s records and 10 staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during lunch, handwashing, diaper changes, bathroom break, and naptime. First aid kits and emergency preparedness documents were observed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented. The violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with the site director at the exit interview.
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The exterior door to the playground, for the infant room, has peeling paint in which paint chips could easily peel off the door accessible to children in care. 2. Staff #1, the director, confirmed the exterior door of the infant room has peeling paint and in reach of children in care.
Plan of Correction:
Plan of correction: Staff #1 will have the door painted this coming weekend.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. 1. On the playground, there are four slides in which the fall zone is dirt and minimal chips of mulch. 2. Staff #1, the director, acknowledged the lack of mulch to the fall zones of the slides and that additional mulch is required to meet the correct standards for resilient surfacing.
Plan of Correction:
The plan of correction: During the inspection, Staff #1 was able to rack some mulch that accumulated under the equipment to the fall zone. Staff #1 will put a work order in to put additional mulch on the playground by the end of the month.
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