This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A monitoring inspection was initiated on 3/26/21/21 and concluded on 4/16/21. A self-reported incident was received by the department on 3/25/21 regarding an unattended and unsupervised child. The director was contacted by telephone to conduct the investigation. The inspector did a virtual tour of the center and conducted interviews of staff. The evidence gathered during the investigation resulted in violations of the standards that are listed on the violation report.
Based on interviews and a review of the facility?s policies and procedures, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that the facility follows its own policies and procedures for supervision of children in care.
Evidence: 1. The facility's policy states that employees ?should maintain a position that allows them to monitor all areas of the playground and should do name to face checks to ensure all children are present.? 2. On March 25, 2021, child #1 was found on the playground alone and unsupervised by staff #3. 3. After exiting the playground and returning to their classroom, both staff #1 and staff #2 were unaware that child #1 was left on the playground until they were informed by staff #7. 4. Staff #1 (Program Director) confirmed that child #1 was being supervised by staff #1 and staff #2, and that they did not comply with their own policy for being accountable to the children in care are at all times.
Plan of Correction:
The facility responded: We will ensure that all staff are completing name-to-face every 30 minutes as well as before and after transition to and from classrooms and playground.
Standard #:
22VAC40-185-340-F
Description:
Based on interviews and a review of documentation, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence: 1. On March 25, 2021, at approximately 4:30pm, child #1 (3 years old) was found alone and unsupervised on the playground by staff #3 after being told that staff #4 could hear him on the playground. 2. According to interviews, child #1 was on the playground with staff #1 and staff #2 in a group of 15 children, and did not come in with the class when they exited the playground. 3. Staff #6 (Program Director) confirmed that child #1 was not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Plan of Correction:
The facility responded: We will review the supervision training and continue to make sure supervision is within actual sight and sound of the children.
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