Current Inspector:
Rebecca Forestier
(540) 309-2835
Inspection Date:
Aug. 10, 2023
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 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE
Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 08/10/2023. There were 39 children, ages 2 years-12 years, and 8 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed during free choice activities, arts and crafts, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records were reviewed. The inspector discussed children?s allergies with the staff. The inspector arrived to the center at 9:00 am and departed at 11:30 am.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
Evidence: The inspection findings that were posted on the premises were dated 08/29/2022; the most recent inspection was conducted on 02/27/2023, those findings were not posted.
Plan of Correction:
The most recent documents will be posted.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:
REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on document review, the center failed to ensure that for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
Evidence: 1. The attendance record in the 2 ?-3 year old class indicated that there were 8 children present; there were a total of 9 children observed in care in the 2 1/2-3 year old class. The arrival of each child was not documented as it occurred. 2. There were 4 children were observed in the school-age group of children. The attendance record for the school-age group contained documentation that there were currently 3 children in care. Child 5 had been marked as having departed the center to go to school for the day. Child 5 was observed in care during the inspection. The departure of each child was not documented as it occurred.
Plan of Correction:
The clip boards with the attendance documents will be placed in each classroom and all children will be properly signed and out each day.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence: 1. The flooring boards in the school-age classroom was loose and created a tripping hazard. 2. The anchor for the cubbies in the pre-k classroom had come out of the wall and allowed the cubbies to sway left and right; the cubbies could have fallen over if pushed.
Plan of Correction:
Will get the necessary repairs made.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-320-B
Description:
Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children.
Evidence: 1. The restroom in the 2 ?-3 year old classroom did not contain disposable towels or an air dryer and the soap was on the top of a cabinet out of the reach of the children. 2. The restroom in the pre-k classroom did not contain soap; the soap was on a windowsill outside of the restroom and was not within the reach of the children.
Plan of Correction:
All supplies will be placed within reach.
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