VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Countryside Children's Daycare Center, Inc. - Prosperity Way
8025 Prosperity Way
Ruther glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-1177

Current Inspector: Jaime Harris (804) 807-3278

Inspection Date: Jan. 14, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Technical Assistance:

None

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on January 14, 2020 from approximately 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM to determine the facility's compliance with licensing standards. The staff to child ratios were observed as follows: Younger 2s 2:8, Mid 2s 2:10, Older 2s 2:6, Younger 3s 2:9, Older 3s 1:10, PreK 1:8. School age children were not present during the inspection. Lunch today consisted of pasta with tomato sauce, peaches, corn, and milk. All areas used for child care were inspected. The facility has age appropriate materials and supplies. The following required information was posted; the License, most recent inspection notice, emergency numbers, evacuation map/procedures, menu, daily schedules, and various parent information. The first aid kits and non-medical emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. The inspector interacted with staff and children in care. Five staff records and five children's records were reviewed. Medications were reviewed along with authorizations and allergy action plans. Staff on site have current First Aid, CPR, MAT and DHO training. The most recent evacuation drill was documented on 12/23/19. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was documented on 11/15/19. If you have any questions, please contact the licensing inspector at 804-662-9092.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on a review of five children's records, one record did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Evidence: The record for Child #4 (start date 7/31/17) did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will request the documentation from parents.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not maintain all areas in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The licensing inspector observed the following at the center: landscaping fabric exposed on the playground, presenting a tripping hazard; broken wood fence on the playground; screws and nails protruding on fencing on the playground, wooden picnic table seat with splintered wood, deteriorating wood pole in shelter area of playground, unwrapped chocolate candy on the ground of playground, peeling paint located on the door of the older 2 year old classroom, peeling paint located on the walls in the younger 3 year old classroom, cracked plastic on a toy work bench located in the younger 3 year old classroom, and peeling paint located on the wall in the older 3 year old classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will ensure all maintenance items are repaired.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-330-B
Description:	Based on observations, the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. EVIDENCE: 1. The licensing inspector observed that five of five pea-gravel depth samples taken at the largest school-age playground equipment area measured at approximately 2 inches to 3 inches. The minimum safety standard for the resilient surfacing areas measured is 6 inches.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will ensure the resilient surfacing is raked and meets the minimum safety standards for resilient surfacing prior to use by children in care.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-500-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Evidence: The licensing inspector observed a staff member diapering a child. The staff member did not wash their hands prior to diapering, put on gloves, diapered the child, disposed of the gloves, and did not wash hands after diapering.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will ensure staff are consulted and will ensure that staff wash their hands prior to and after diapering a child.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-560-F
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: Pasta with tomato sauce, peaches, corn and milk were posted on the lunch menu for 1/14/20. Five nutritional components, to include a protein, must be served for lunch.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will ensure the five nutritional components are served each day for lunch.