8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
Technical Assistance:
Discussed with center director / owner about staff to child ratios and reviewed the process to move a child to another age group with approval by parent written permission and assessment form program director and program leader. When documents are completed you can comply with the age group ratio the child is assigned too.
Comments:
A complaint inspection was initiated on 11/18/2022 and concluded on 12/08/2022. There were 42 children present with 8 staff supervising. Additional adminstrative staff were available. The complaint was in regards to staffing and supervision. The complaint was deemed valid. 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.
Based on observation, staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure the ratio was 1 staff to 8 children for children 2 years of age.
Evidence: On November 18, 2022 in the Preschool classroom there was nine children and one staff. Child #1 was 2 years 10 months.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-350-Q
Complaint related:
No
Description:
Based on observation, record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure With a parent's written permission and a written assessment by the program director and program leader, a center may choose to assign a child to a different age group if such age group is more appropriate for the child's developmental level and the staff-to-children ratio and group size shall be for the established age group.
Evidence: Staff #1 confirmed there was not documentation of the assessment and written permission from parent during the inspection on November 18, 2022 to be moved in the preschool classroom.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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