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Pathways Early Learning Center LLC
364 Arbor Drive, NE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-2208

Current Inspector: Julia Kimbrough (804) 921-7596

Inspection Date: March 4, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today, March 4, 2020.
Upon arrival to the center the LI was introduced to the new program director
A tour of the center was conducted. Each classroom was involved with free play, outside play, center play, lunch and nap time. There are 44 children in care with nine classroom staff, four office staff and one cook.
A review of staff and children's records was conducted.
Should you have any questions please call your inspector.
Inspection began: 9:30 am ended 1:45 pm.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A
Description: Based on observations during the inspection the center failed to maintain all areas in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. The Little Tykes kitchen in the 4-5 year old class has a door that is cracked which is a pinch point.
2. The bathroom wall in the two year old classroom downstairs has a hole that is approximately 12 inches long and two inches wide. This area is accessible to the children.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-280-B
Description: Based on observation the center failed to keep all hazardous substances in a locked place.
Evidence:
1. In the two year old classroom downstairs, a shelf had a bottle of "wite out" and a spray bottle of sanitizer not locked.

Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-440-E
Description: Based on observation during the inspection the center failed to maintain 12 inches between occupied cots.
Evidence:
1. During nap time while observing the 12-18 month old classroom it was found that two occupied cots were touching. A third occupied cot was approximately eight inches away from another occupied cot.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-500-B
Description: Based on observation and interviews the center failed to clean the diapering surface with soap and water after each use.
Evidence:
1. While interviewing staff on the proper way to diaper it was discovered that staff had not been trained to clean the diapering surface with soap and room temperature water after each use.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-560-N
Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that no child shall eat or drink while walking.
Evidence:
1. While observing in the four-five year old classroom two children took their water containers off the shelf and began walking around while drinking.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-40-D-1-B
Description: Based on observation and interviews the center failed to ensure that all staff have a current sworn statement or affirmation and a search of central registry record on file before 30 days of employment
Evidence:
1. Staff #2 has a hire date 09/17/19, the central registry form on file was from a previous child care facility.
2. Staff #3 has a hire date 09/17/19, there are no sworn statements in the file for this staff.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description: Based on review of records the center failed to ensure that all staff have a fingerprint background check on file before staff are in the classroom.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 has a hire date 09/17/19, the fingerprint background check on file is from another center.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Disclaimer:
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