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Comments:
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted on 4/15/2024 from 7:40am-9:15am in response to complaints received on 4/8/2024 and 4/12/2024. The complainants stated that classrooms frequently run over the maximum allowable ratios most mornings and on the morning of 4/8/2024 one of the staff member was supervising 10 children (2 children over the maximum allowable supervision guidelines) when a child was injured and required outside medical care.
The investigation included a review of incident reports, 3 staff records, 1 child's record, and interviews with multiple staff, the management team, and the owners. A preponderance of the evidence supports the claims made by the complainants, and the complaint is deemed to be valid.
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Based on interviews and record review, staff did not ensure the care and protection of children in care. Evidence: 1. On the morning of 4/8/2024 Staff 1 was in the Two year old classroom supervising 10 children. The maximum allowable child to staff ratio for a two year old grouping is 8 children to 1 staff member. 2. At 9:10 am on 4/8/2024 Child 1 (age 2) fell, hitting their head on a bookcase. 3. Staff 1 did not have the required CPR and First Aid training to be supervising children alone. 4. Child 1 required 6 stitches to their forehead for the sustained injury.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-350-B-3
Complaint related:
Yes
Description:
SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY
Based on record review, and interviews, a ratio of one caregiver for eight children was not followed in classrooms for children aged 24 months to 3 years old. Evidence: 1. Staff statements and written reports confirm the two year old classroom was out of ratio with 1 staff for 10 children the morning of 4/8/2024. 2. Multiple interviews confirmed that the ratio has been consistently out of compliance most mornings in the preceding weeks.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-530-A
Complaint related:
No
Description:
Based on record review and interviews, at least one staff in each classroom where children are present did not have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Evidence: On 4/22/2024 Staff 1 was the only staff present in the room with 10 two year old children (two children over the maximum supervision guidelines) when Child 1 fell, hitting her head on a bookcase which resulted in the need for stitches on their forehead. Staff 1 did not have a CPR or First Aid certification on the date of the incident.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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