Little Steps Learning Center
2169 Fincastle Turnpike
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 385-7147
Current Inspector: Katie Gifford (276) 698-9981
Inspection Date: March 28, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An announced initial inspection was completed by two inspectors from 10:30am until 12:30. No children were in care. The licensees and a director were present.
The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Policies and procedures were reviewed including the emergency procedures. The physical plant, indoors and outside were inspected. The center has the necessary supplies and equipment to operate. The CACFP contact information was shared with the licensee.
The play area is not yet fenced but the licensee states it will be installed before children are in care. Shade requirements (VAC20-780-330) were discussed. The licensee has a plan to keep children away and protect children from a creek behind the center.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violation (s) were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Thank you for your cooperation.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-E Description: Based on observation, the required nonmedical supplies were not at the center.
Evidence:
1. There was not a working, battery-operated radio at the center.Plan of Correction: A battery operated radio will be be bought.
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.
