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 SANCTIONS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 22.1 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION
Comments:
A monitoring inspection was conducted on April 27, 2023. The inspector was on site from approximately 4:00 pm until 5:30 pm. The director was present and assisted with the inspection. There were 44 children present, ranging in ages from seven years to twelve years, with five staff supervising. Children were observed outside on the field playing a game of duck-duck-goose, playing basketball and climbing on the playground equipment. Later children participated in a math activity using a deck of cards to solve math problems. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of five child records were reviewed. Five staff records were review virtually on May 1, 2023. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector.
Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-840-8312 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov
Based on review of children?s records, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Evidence:
1. The record of child #3, with a diagnosed food allergy, did not have a written allergy care plan. 2. The record of child #4, with a diagnosed food allergy, did not have a written allergy care plan. 3. The record of child #5, with a diagnosed food allergy, did not have a written allergy care plan. 4. The record of child #6, with a diagnosed food allergy, did not have a written allergy care plan. 5. The director acknowledged the records did not contain written allergy care plans.
Plan of Correction:
Per the director: We will request that the parents provide a written care plan from the physician,
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-530-A-1
Description:
Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or ara where children are present have obtained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that included an in-person competency demonstration.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 completed CPR certification on 02/14/2022, however the training did not include an in-person competency demonstration portion. A member of management stated staff #1 had completed an in-person portion however documentation could not be located. Staff #1 was observed supervising a group of children alone. 2. Staff #3 was observed supervising a group of children alone. Staff #3?s certification in CPR had expired on 03/06/2023.
Plan of Correction:
Per a member of management: We will have staff complete an in-person portion for their CPR.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:
Based on review of the evacuation drill log and interview, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.
Evidence:
The most recent evacuation drill was conducted on 02/23/2023. There was no documentation of an evacuation drill for the month of March 2023. The director stated a drill had not been conducted for March 2023.
Plan of Correction:
Per the director: We will conduct an evacuation drill every month that will be documented.
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