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 HEARINGS PROCEDURES 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Technical Assistance:
Discussed child safety locks and supplies in common areas. Please ensure daily schedule matches activities occurring in the classroom. Please review updated background check requirements that were effective July 1, 2024.
Technical assistance provided on safe sleep practices. One reference includes the ABCs of Sleep from Johns Hopkins refers to infants sleeping alone with nothing in the crib, on their back, and in their crib on a firm, flat surface. More information can be found here: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/infant-safe-sleep and other resources on the web.
Comments:
A monitoring inspection was initiated on July 8, 2024 at approximately 10:30am and concluded at approximately 1:20pm. There were a total of 79 children with 18 staff members present. Children were observed engaged in table activities, coloring, trains, and outdoor play time. 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 4 child records and 4 staff records were reviewed. 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. Please contact me if you have any questions at Sarah.Zirzow@doe.virginia.gov or 703-479-4675.
Based on record review, the center did not ensure all background check components were completed as required every five years.
Evidence: The date of the sworn statement or affirmation for Staff #4 (date of hire 11/27/2006) was dated 8/31/2018.
Plan of Correction:
A new sworn statement was completed.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:
Based on observation, the center did not ensure a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions were kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
Evidence: The allergy list was posted in each classroom and in the office without a cover sheet.
Plan of Correction:
Allergy lists are covered in all classrooms.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:
Based on record review, the center did not ensure each child?s record contained the required information.
Evidence: -The addresses were missing for both emergency contacts for Child #3. -Documentation of viewing proof of the child?s identity and age was missing for Child #3.
Plan of Correction:
Corrected.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:
Based on observation and record review, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care for each group of children.
Evidence: The teachers confirmed there were 12 children present in the Red Cardinals classroom, but only 11 children were signed in on their attendance records.
Plan of Correction:
Corrected during inspection.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:
Based on observation, areas of the center outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence: -An area of peeling paint and splintering wood was located outside on the children?s climbing structure. -There was a broken plastic table leaning against the wall on the playground. - The caterpillar tunnel on the playground had broken feet, causing sharp edges.
Plan of Correction:
For paint job: Services are hired and will be completed by 7/31/24. Broken plastic table and caterpillar are removed.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-280-H
Description:
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that harmful agents were not stored in areas accessible to children.
Evidence: A lotion labeled ?keep out of reach of children? was on the sink area in the Green Frogs room.
Plan of Correction:
Corrected during inspection.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description:
Based on observation, the center did not ensure electrical outlets shall have protective covers.
Evidence: The power strips located in the Tigers, Ducks, and Cardinal rooms did not have protective covers.
Plan of Correction:
All the electric out are covered.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:
Based on observation, the center did not ensure resilient surfacing complied with minimum safety standards.
Evidence: The mulch on the playground was minimal and not sufficient to create resilient surfacing under fall zones.
Plan of Correction:
In the process of hiring a company.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-440-C
Description:
Based on observation, the center did not ensure sleeping equipment when stacked shall not be permitted.
Evidence: There were three mattresses stacked in a crib for the infant to sleep on.
Plan of Correction:
Extra mattresses are removed.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-520-C
Description:
Based on observation and review of documentation, the center did not ensure the requirements were met for diaper ointments.
Evidence: -The diaper ointments for Child #5 and Child #6 in the Tiger classroom did not have written parent authorizations. -One diaper ointment in the Teddy Bear classroom was not labeled with the child?s name.
Plan of Correction:
Parent authorization was acquired in Tiger classroom. In Teddy classroom, the ointment was removed because the child was withdrawn.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-570-E
Description:
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula was dated.
Evidence: The bottles for Child #7 and Child #8 in the Infant classroom did not have the date.
Plan of Correction:
Corrected.
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