Discussed other methods for water play for younger children.
Comments:
The Licensing Inspector conducted an unannounced complaint inspection in response to a complaint that was received by the licensing office on 7/8/19. Interviews were conducted with staff relating to the allegations of supervision, diapering, accident reports and wading pools. Licensing Inspector reviewed the Brightview reports for diapering for several children in the infant room, accident reports and room arrangement in the infant room was observed, all resulted in no violations. A violation was cited for the use of wading pools for younger children. If you have any questions you may contact me at Margaret.allworth@dss.virginia.gov or 703-209-3521.
Based on photographs and staff interviews, children that are toilet trained are using the portable wading pools.
Evidence: Staff stated that children ages infant through pre school age children are using portable wading pools. Portable wading pools were observed outside on the playground. The complainant emailed pictures of infants and toddlers sitting in water inside portable wading pools.
Plan of Correction:
We appreciate this being brought to our attention. We were not aware of the wading pool standard. We have immediately notified our staff at all locations that the wading pools can not be used for children under 3 years old. We will provide other fun water activities for the summer.
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