22.1 Background Checks Code 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Child Day Centers
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The written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
Comments:
An unannounced subsidy health and safety inspection was initiated on 01/23/2023 and completed on 01/27/2023. There were 12 children present with 4 staff during the nap review on 01/23/2023. 13 children were present with 3 staff during the inspection on 01/27/2023. Morning program time was observed on this date. The children in care ranged in age from 18 months - four years. Records were reviewed for three children and four staff.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Based on observation, the vendor failed to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards.
Evidence: 1. Multiple areas of exposed landscape cloth was observed protruding from the resilient surfacing on the children's outdoor play area. This is a trip hazard.
Plan of Correction:
Administrative staff stated arrangements were already in progress to remove/cover the exposed areas of landscape cloth.
Standard #:
8VAC20-790-790-C
Description:
Based on review, the vendor failed to ensure that shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building.
Evidence: 1. Shelter-in-place procedures were not indicated on the posted evacuation/emergency map.
Plan of Correction:
Administrative staff stated that written shelter locations will be added to the posted evacuation plan.
Standard #:
8VAC20-790-800-A-2
Description:
Based on interview and record review, the vendor failed to ensure that shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced twice a year.
Evidence: 1. The emergency log for the facility had documentation of one shelter-in-place practice drill for 2022. Two are required. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that a second shelter drill had not been conducted.
Plan of Correction:
Administrative staff stated that two shelter practice drills will be conducted for calendar year 2023.
Standard #:
8VAC20-790-800-B
Description:
Based on interview and record review, the vendor failed to maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year.
Evidence: 1. The emergency log for the facility failed to note a lockdown drill conducted in November 2022.
Plan of Correction:
Administrative staff stated that the November 2022 lockdown drill will be included on the facility emergency log.
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