VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

River Road Church Preschool
8000 River Road
Richmond, VA 23229
(804) 282-4368

Current Inspector: Cindy Horne (804) 297-4469

Inspection Date: May 10, 2019

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) 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Technical Assistance:

N/A

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on Friday, May 10, 2019 to determine the center's compliance with licensing standards. The inspector arrived at 9:45 AM and concluded the inspection at 1:30 PM. The center's acting director and administrative assistant assisted the inspector throughout this inspection. There was a total of 76 children in attendance. Children and staff were observed engaging in activities to include snack time, investigating a birds nest, reading, working puzzles, building with blocks and playing on the playground. Children's equipment, learning materials, outdoor and indoor space, rest rooms, and the first aid and emergency supplies were inspected. Seven children's records, seven staff records, fire drills and shelter in place, injury reports, daily attendance and required postings were reviewed. Medications and authorizations were inspected. Violations were cited and are documented on the violation notice. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation listed on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from receipt. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector, Heather Dapper, at (804) 662-7014.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-130-A
Description:	Based on review of children's records, the provider did not ensure each record contained documentation of immunizations prior to attending the child day center. Evidence: 1. Child #1 began attending the center 09/01/17. Documentation of immunizations was not received as of 05/10/19. 2. Child #6 began attending the center 10/19/18. Documentation of immunizations was received 10/30/18.
Plan of Correction:	"Called mother of child as soon as violation was noted. She had not noticed (as we also failed to notice) that the "attached immunization" record was not actually attached though the doctor had written so. She called the doctor and delivered the document 5/13/19"
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on a review of children's records, the facility did not ensure that each child's record contained work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. Evidence: Child #1, began attending the facility 09/01/17. Documentation of work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody was not documented as of 05/10/19.
Plan of Correction:	"The employment information is also requested on the application where it was found for this student. In the future the application(s) will be filed in each student's file. If employment information is not in either document we will insist that we be given the information."
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-70-A
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that documentation of two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: The records for staff # 1 (date of hire 07/10/18) and staff #2 (date of hire 02/01/19) did not contain documentation of two or more references before employment.
Plan of Correction:	"Checked references for this employee same day as inspection. In future, substitute will be treated the same as a new hire with all the same requirements, including reference checks."
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the cabinet located in classroom #1, one spray bottle of aerosol room deodorant labeled keep out of reach of children and flammable, was not locked to prevent access by children. In the bathroom cabinet in classroom #1, one aerosol bottle of Aqua Net labeled keep out of reach of children and flammable, was not locked to prevent access by children.
Plan of Correction:	"The teacher was immediately aware of the items not being locked and rectified the situation. Going forward, periodic, spontaneous classroom visits by the director or assistant director will include looking for unlocked hazardous products."
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-290-3
Description:	Based on observation and teacher interview, the facility did ensure that areas used by children of preschool age and younger shall have protective covers on all electrical outlets. Evidence: 1. In classroom #1, a surge protector power strip was plugged in and did not contain electrical outlet protective covers, the children present ranged in age from 4 years to 5 years of age.
Plan of Correction:	"Outlets were immediately covered put in unused sockets and the whole surge protector was returned to its usual place behind the book case."
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-550-M
Description:	Based on a review of the facility's injury reports, all required information was not documented. Evidence: 1. Two injury reports did not have the time of parent notification, four injury reports did not have documentation of future action to prevent recurrence of the injury, and two injury reports did not have staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures.
Plan of Correction:	"During the preparation days leading up to opening of school 2019, a review of the injury report will include emphasis on accurate reporting. The director or assistant director will review each injury report before it is placed in the binder."
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Description:	Based on a review of records and an interview, the center did not obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for one staff member and the staff member is still working. Evidence: 1. The record for staff # 2 (date of hire 02/01/19) did not contain a completed central registry finding as of 05/10/19. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that central registry finding was not obtained.
Plan of Correction:	"Called central registry and received the email of the search immediately. 5/13/19 central registry no longer mails form back. Will make sure an email address is on each search request that is mailed in."