8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs
Technical Assistance:
Discussed with the provider: re-training of staff on properly guiding/handling children, providing families with required information prior to the child's first day of attendance
Comments:
A complaint was received on September 20, 2023 by the licensing office regarding communication and forbidden actions. An on-site investigation was initiated on September 28, 2023. Interviews were conducted and records were reviewed. Video footage was reviewed on October 17, 2023. Based on the preponderance of evidence, the complaint is deemed valid. Violations cited can be found on the violation notice. An unrelated violation was cited and is identified on the violation notice. Should you have any questions, please email me at Tameika.king@doe.virginia.gov.
Based on video footage review, the center failed to maintain staff-to-children ratios whenever children were in care.
Evidence: 1. On September 18, 2023, video footage shows 12 children in the 3-year-old Classroom with Staff #1 from approximately 8:37 a.m. to 8:41 a.m., exceeding the 10:1 ratio for three to five year olds. 2. Staff #2 arrived to the classroom at approximately 8:41 a.m. and left with two children, leaving Staff #1 with 10 children, within ratio. 3. Video footage shows 3 additional children getting dropped off in the classroom between approximately 8:50 a.m. and 8:57 a.m. leaving Staff #1 with 13 children, exceeding the 10:1 ratio, until Staff #3 arrived at approximately 9:08 a.m.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-420-A
Complaint related:
Yes
Description:
Based on interview and record review, not all parents were provided in writing all required information before the child?s first day of attending.
Evidence: 1. The parents of Child #1 (start date: September 18, 2023) were not provided all required information before the child?s first day of attending. 2. Child #1?s record did not have signed parent acknowledgement of receiving the parent handbook.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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