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Cluster Springs Head Start Center
1011 Huell Matthews Highway
South boston, VA 24592
(434) 446-3384

Current Inspector: Tara K Martin (804) 588-2371

Inspection Date: May 9, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted onsite on 05/09/2023 and concluded with an electronic record review on 05/15/2023. There were 5 children, ages 3 years- 4 years, and 2 staff providing direct supervision present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed during self-directed activities, teacher directed activities, mealtime, and outdoor time. A total of 5 children?s records, 2 staff records and 4 agent/applicant records were reviewed. The inspector arrived for the inspection 8:45 am and departed at 10:00 am.
The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation noticed issued to the provider.

Violations:
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-A
Description: Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that all employees shall undergo a background check in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to employment or beginning to serve as a volunteer and every five years thereafter.
Evidence: The most recent employment eligibility letter for Staff 1 was dated 05/01/2018. There was no 2023 employment eligibility letter available for review during the inspection. Staff 3 confirmed there was no 2023 employment eligibility letter available for review.

Plan of Correction: Staff submitted fingerprints and are awaiting results.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A
Description: Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunization required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
Evidence: The record for Child 1 indicated the first date of attendance as 04/17/2022. There was no immunization documentation available for review. Staff 1 confirmed There was no immunization documentation available for review.

Plan of Correction: Staff will obtain information from parents.

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