STEPS, Inc. - Appomattox Head Start
185 Learning Lane
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7066
Current Inspector: James R Basham (804) 588-2370
Inspection Date: May 2, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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? 8VAC20-780 Administration.
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
? 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
? 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
- Comments:
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An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 05/02/2023. There were 15 children, ages 3 years--5 years, and 3 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and lunch. A total of 3 children?s records and 5 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 10AM and departed at 12 PM.
Kelly Campbell
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 540-309-2494
Kelly.campbell @doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-150-B Description: Based on review of three children's records, the center failed to ensure that all immunizations were signed by a physician or designee.
Evidence:
Children 1 and 2 did not have a signature by a physician or designee on the immunization record.Plan of Correction: The program will monitor all immunization records to ensure all signatures are completed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-N Description: Based on review of the playground safety plan, the center failed to ensure that the plan included all required components.
Evidence:
The play ground safety procedures did not include: provision for active supervision by staff to include positioning of staff in strategic locations, scanning play activities, and circulating among children; and method of maintaining resilient surface.Plan of Correction: The program will work on a playground safety plan that will include all components.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
