VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Start Bright Academy
6223 Patrick Henry Boulevard
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 439-7012

Current Inspector: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352

Inspection Date: Aug. 11, 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. 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations. 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 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

1. Consultation provided on safe sleep; 2. Consultation provided on organizing staff files; 3. Center medication or medication for staff should be labeled as such.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today with the director and assistant director from 9:45 am to 12:50 pm. The ages of the children present ranged from 2 months to 4 years. During the walkthrough, the Licensing Inspector was able to observe transitions, free play, group activities in the classroom and outside time. Four staff and five children's files were reviewed as well as medication for 4 children and 2 allergy care plans for those children with diagnosed food allergies. The areas of non compliance are outlined on the violation notice.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on a review of recordkeeping and interview, it was determined that there was no sworn disclosure statement on file at the time of employment. Evidence: There was no documentation of a sworn disclosure statement on file for staff # 1, who was employed by the center on 8/1/23.
Plan of Correction:	Sworn disclosure was signed and filed correctly.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on a review of five children's files and interview of the director, it was determined that child # 3 did not have a physical on file within 30 days of enrollment. Child # 3 enrolled on 5/15/23.
Plan of Correction:	Immunizations were updated and the physical was missing documentation. Its complete.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on a review of four stat files and interview with the director, it was determined that there was no documentation of a tuberculosis test/screening for one staff prior to employment. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 8/1/23 and there was no documentation of a tuberculosis test/screening.
Plan of Correction:	Tuberculosis screening was completed on 5/23/23. Employee start date was on 5/31/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on a review of staff file and interview with the director, it was determined that two staff did not have references on file at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 and staff #2 did not have references on file. Staff #1 was employed on 8/1/23 and staff #2 was employed on 5/31/23.
Plan of Correction:	Both staff have references that were checked. This section is located on their application.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Based on a review of four staff files, it was determined that there was no documentation to show that 2 staff had obtained orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 8/1/23 and Staff #2 was hired on 5/31/23. There was no documentation to show that the 2 staff had obtained orientation training.
Plan of Correction:	Both staff members had their orientation training signed and completed within the 7 day period. The documents were in another folder to be filed in their individual file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined that the center was not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Outside of the Infant B room and next to the door leading to the playground, the Licensing Inspector (LI) observed a piece of vinyl board covering that had detached for the lowest part of the wall and presented a tripping hazard. 2. The LI observed a plush, thick blanket in the crib for child B, (DOB 8/2/22). 3. The LI observed a very loose fitted crib sheet in the crib of child #1, who is 2 months of age. Loose bedding can obstruct an infant's airway.
Plan of Correction:	1. Vinyl board was cut and reattached securely to the wall to prevent any tripping hazards. 2. Plush blanket was removed and staff/mom was notified. 3. Crib sheets that were loose fitted were removed and replaced with mini crib sheets.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-B
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined that a crib used by child # 1 was not identified for use by this specific child.
Plan of Correction:	Crib label was established to identify student.