Children Inc.
860 Clinton Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-8686
Current Inspector:
Katie Gifford
(276) 698-9981
Inspection Date:
Dec. 1, 2022
Complaint Related:
No
Areas Reviewed:
8VAC20-780 Administration 8VAC20-780Staff Qualifications & Training 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant 8VAC20-780 Staffing & Supervision 8VAC20-780 Programs 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies 28VAC20-770 Background Checks
Comments:
12/1/22 Arrived 2:45pm Departed 3:55pm An unannounced inspection was conducted today. There were 23 children present with two staff. The children were eating a snack and playing games. Four child records were reviewed. Two staff records will be reviewed at the main office.
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Based on a review of staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all staff have a fingerprint criminal record check prior to the first day of work. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was hired on 5/27/22. The fingerprint background check is dated 7/11/22. 2. Staff #2 was hired on 7/11/22. The fingerprint background check is date 8/1/22.
Plan of Correction:
Will make sure not to do paperwork with staff until after fingerprint. [sic]
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-340-F
Description:
Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age are always within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. There are two classrooms which are across the hall from each other. There are children in both classrooms. For 10 minutes while staff #1 was at the entrance of the building with a new client, staff #2 was driving the van and staff #3 was moving between the two classrooms. There were children under 10 years of age in both classrooms.
Plan of Correction:
Will ensure no children will be unsupervised. [sic]
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:
Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that children's hands are washed with soap and water or using disposable wipes before and after each meal or snack; And that staff wash their hands before preparing food.
Evidence: 1. Children did not wash their hands before or after eating the afternoon snack. 2. Staff did not wash their hands before distributing a snack.
Plan of Correction:
Will make sure staff and children wash hands before snack. [sic]
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