8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Comments:
An investigation was initiated on 8/15/23 in response to a complaint received on 8/9/23 regarding allegations in the areas of supervision, physical plant, and transportation. An on-site inspection was conducted on 8/15/23 and 8/22/23 that included classroom observation and interviews with staff. Documentation and records related to the complaint were also reviewed. Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the portion of the complaint regarding physical plant and transportation is determined to be valid.
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center are maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On 8/7/2023 there was a hole in the floor in the Two Year Old classroom where a floor vent had been. a.The floor vent cover was loose and a child lifted the cover and dropped it into the vent opening. b. Staff #1, Staff #2 and the Program Director confirmed the floor vent had been removed and there was a hole in the floor. 2. On 8/7/2023 there was an unsecured bookshelf that posed a tipping hazard. a. Staff #1 moved a bookshelf to cover the hole in the floor where the vent cover had been. b. The bookshelf was not secured to the wall or floor and children in the two year old classroom moved the bookshelf to access the hole. The unsecured bookshelf posed a tipping hazard. c. Staff #1 confirmed children in the classroom moved the bookshelf. 3. In the Two Year Old classroom there was a broken pane of glass in a window. a. The broken glass was in reach of children. The Director confirmed there was a broken glass pane in the window. (found not reported)
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-580-B
Complaint related:
No
Description:
Based on observation, it was determined that the center did not ensure that any vehicle used by the center for the transportation of children shall meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles and shall be kept in satisfactory condition to assure the safety of the children. Evidence: 1. Van #1 had a safety inspection that had expired after 3/2022. 2. Van #1004 had a safety inspection that had expired after 3/2021. 3. Van #1002 had a safety inspection that was expired after 6/2022. 4. Van #7 had a safety inspection that had expired after 4/2023.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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