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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Technical Assistance:
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/
Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 6/26/2024 from 10:30am to 1:00pm. At the time of the inspection there were 12 children in care and 4 staff members. Children were observed participating in gym and craft activities. Records were reviewed for 5 children and 5 staff members. Evacuation drills, emergency supplies and other required records and postings were also reviewed. There was no medication on site during this inspection. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit interview.
Based on record review and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that a repeat criminal history check was performed for each staff member at least every five years from the date of the last search. Evidence: 1.The criminal history record check on file for staff #1 was completed on 6/11/2019, therefore it was over 5 years old. a. The Executive Director confirmed, an updated criminal history check was not in the record.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:
Based on record review and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that a criminal history (fingerprint) background check was obtained prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1.The record for staff #4 (date of hire 11/28/23) did not contain documentation that the criminal history background check had been completed. a.The Executive Director confirmed, a criminal history background check was not in the record.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:
Based on a review of staff records, it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1.The record for staff #4 did not contain documentation that a TB screening had been obtained. a.The Executive Director confirmed, the TB screening was not in the record.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:
Repeat Violation Based on a record review of staff records, it was determined that the center did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. Evidence: 1. The most recent TB screening for staff #2 was dated 4/11/2022 and was therefore over two years old. a. The Executive Director confirmed, an updated TB screening was not in the record.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-260-B
Description:
Based on record review and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that an annual approval from the health department was provided for water supply, sewage disposal system and food services, if applicable. Evidence: 1.The facility did not have documentation of current health department approval. a.The most recent health department approval available was a letter from the health inspector dated 4/28/22. b.The Executive Director confirmed that the annual health department approval had not been completed.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There were 4 cans of Rustoleum Turf Spray with labels that read "Keep out of reach of children" on the floor of a storage cabinet in the Multi-purpose room. a. Children were in the classroom and the cabinet was unlocked, therefore the turf spray was accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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