The Children's Center - Suffolk Head Start
860 Davis Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 809-5557
Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281
Inspection Date: Dec. 16, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
- Technical Assistance:
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Today we discussed sight supervision and hand washing.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today 10:30am - 1:30pm. There were 139 children in care ages two through five years old with 24 teachers. Children records and staff emergency contact information were reviewed on site. Staff records are housed at a central location and will be reviewed at a later date. A walking tour of the center inside and outside was completed. Required postings, annual inspections, emergency evacuation drills first aid kit and medication were reviewed. Children were observed in teacher and self-directed activities including restroom routines, hand washing, lunch and inside and outside play activities. A single violation regarding hand washing was identified and appears on the violation notice. The violation was discussed with the program director on site at the conclusion of the inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-500-A Description: Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that staff wash their hands after diaper changing.
Evidence;
1 - Staff 1 did not wash her hands after changing the diaper of a child in care, before unlocking a cabinet and retrieving cleaning supplies.
2 - Staff 1 stated "to prevent cross contamination" she should have washed her hands before unlocking the cabinet to retrieve the cleaning supplies.Plan of Correction: Staff will be reminded and retrained in proper hand washing procedures before and after diaper changing.
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.
