VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. - Riverdale
1176 Huell Matthews Highway
South boston, VA 24592
(434) 575-7016

Current Inspector: Tara K Martin (804) 588-2371

Inspection Date: Oct. 28, 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. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was completed on 10/28/2019. There were 36 children, ages 3 years-5 years, 4 staff members providing direct care and supervision and various other support staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed 5 children's records, 5 staff member records and 4 medications during the inspection. Children were observed in the following activities: participating in large motor play on the playground, during free choice activities, during story time and during lunch. The inspector reviewed the emergency supplies during the inspection. The inspector discussed the storage of cleaning materials, playground equipment and behavior management with the staff. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 10:00 a.m. and departed at 1:40 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Forestier at 540-309-2835.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on record review and discussion with the staff, the facility failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain the work phone number of each parent when applicable; there was an employer listed but the record did not contain the work phone number. 2. The record for Child #3 did not contain the following information: the work phone number of each parent when applicable (there was an employer listed but the record did not contain the work phone number), the previous child day care and school attended by the child and the name of any additional programs or schools that the child is concurrently attending.
Plan of Correction:	The information will be obtain from the parents.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-330-B
Description:	Based on observations, measurements and discussion with the staff, the facility failed to ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. The resilient surfacing in the fall zone at the bottom of the yellow slide measured less than one inch; children were observed using the yellow slide during the inspection. 2. The required fall zone for the tire swing was 14 feet 6 inches in front and back the swing. The fall zone behind the tire swing measure 10 feet 3 inches; the fence around the playground was located 10 feet 3 inches from the tire swing and was located within the required fall zone. Children were observed using the swing during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The tire swing (the actual tire) will be removed and pea gravel will be added where needed.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-330-C
Description:	Based on observations and discussion with the staff, the facility failed to ensure that ground supports shall be covered with materials that protect children from injury. Evidence: 1. The wooden piece of playground equipment with the yellow slide had exposed ground supports; children were observed playing on the piece of equipment during the inspection. 2. The ground supports of the climbing dome were exposed; children were observed playing on the climbing dome during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Add pea gravel to cover the supports.