8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Comments:
An unannounced complaint inspection was conducted on 05/20/2024 based on a complaint received on 05/10/2024 regarding neglect. Staff were interviewed and 5 staff records were reviewed. The inspector arrived for the inspection at approximately 10:30 am and departed approximately 11:30 am.
The information gathered during the inspection determined the complaint to be not valid.
The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations unrelated to the complaint and were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.
Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff 1 documented a hire date of 02/15/2024. The record for Staff 1 did not contain the following: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Staff 6 confirmed this information was not available. Staff 1 was observed providing direct care and supervision to children during the inspection. 2.The record for Staff 4 documented a hire date of 02/21/2024. The record for Staff 4 did not contain the following: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Staff 6 confirmed this information was not available. Staff 4 was observed providing direct care and supervision to children during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:
Provider will obtain.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-340-F
Complaint related:
No
Description:
Based on observations and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence: At approximately 11:12 am on 05/20/2024, the inspector observed a child, verified to be 3 years of age, exit the classroom being supervised by Staff 7, enter Restroom A, out of actual sight and sound supervision of program staff. Restroom A is the first restroom on the left, approximately 20 feet and around a corner from the classroom door. Approximately, one minute later, the inspector notified Staff 6 of the child?s presence in the restroom.
Plan of Correction:
Provider will remind staff of sight and sound requirement.
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