Current Inspector:
Christina Bakonyi
(571) 596-3655
Inspection Date:
May 23, 2022
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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Technical Assistance:
Information shared with center that effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/.
Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new.
Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted 5/23/2024 from approximately 8:45am-12:50pm. There were 121 children directly supervised by 33 staff. The physical plant, 7 staff records, 10 children?s records, general documentation, postings, medication, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed being diapered, having tummy time, engaged in circle time numbers, counting, alphabet, colors activities. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Leslie Perez at Leslie.Perez@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6013.
Please submit your plan of correction within five business days in order for it to be included on the public website.
Systemic Deficiency Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of employment 1/2/2024) did not have central registry results in the record and documentation it was submitted. 2. Staff #2 (date of employment 1/3/2024) did not have central registry results in the record and documentation it was submitted. 3. Staff #3 (date of employment 4/9/24) did not have child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent central registry results in the record for another state lived in the past 5 years. 4. Staff #6 (date of employment 2/14/24) did not have child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent results in the record for another state lived in the past 5 years..
Plan of Correction:
Director has resubmitted clearance forms and will maintain documentation of request for clearances.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-70
Description:
Based on record review the facility failed to obtain two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #6?s record notes Director left a message for reference, and it was not completed. 2.Staff #7?s record has 1:2 references is a relative.
Plan of Correction:
Director to complete second references for staff #6 and staff #7 and will obtain appropriate/non-relative references for new hires, prior to hire/start date.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
Description:
Based on record review, the facility had no documentation that of at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: 1. Child #4 (Date of last update 11/2022) 2. Child #5 (DOL update 10/2022) 3. Child #6 (DOL update 1/2023) 4. Child #6 (DOL update 9/2021).
Plan of Correction:
The facility staff will develop a format for annual review of child information to be reviewed by parents annually.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-550-G
Description:
Emergency drill documentation did not contain all required information. Evidence: Emergency drills did not contain the method of notification of the drill.
Plan of Correction:
Director will update form to include all required information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-820-120-E-6
Description:
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to post the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility. Evidence: Most current inspection posted was 3/22/2022 and most current monitoring inspection was 12/21/2023.
Plan of Correction:
Facility to post Acknowledgement form of inspection 5/23/24 and signed inspection upon receipt.
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