VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn
5311 Markel Road
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 799-4037

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: Feb. 10, 2020

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)

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today February 10, 2020 to determine the facility's compliance with licensing standards. The inspection was initiated at 11:00 am and concluded at 1:45 pm. Upon the inspectors arrival children in the three year old group were observed building the letter "F" and practicing writing the letter with chalk. The children also worked on a valentine's day art project gluing hearts and coloring . The four year old group listened to a story and had center time with the train tracks/trains and magnetic dress up dolls. Later children had lunch and then had time on the playground. Upon returning to the classroom children had bathroom breaks, washed their hands and prepared for nap. Children provide their own lunch which were labeled with names and today's date and the center provides snacks. Staff and children interactions were positive. The main classroom, rest rooms, indoor play room and hallway were inspected. The classrooms are equipped with age and stage appropriate materials for literacy, art, fine and gross motor skills and creative play. The facility had the required information posted to include; license, last inspection notice, emergency numbers, daily schedule, evacuation maps and various parent information. The first aide kit and non-medical emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. The inspector interacted with staff and children in care. Seven staff records were reviewed during today's inspection along with the records of five children. Per the Director, medications are currently not being administered and are not on site. Staff on site have current CPR, First aid and daily health observation training. Today's census: (3 years old): 7 children with 2 staff. (4 years old) 6 children with 2 staff. The last emergency evacuation drill was conducted on 01/31/2020. The two required shelter-in-place drills for the 2019 year were completed on 10/31/2019 and 11/15/2019. Fire Inspection 08/25/2019, Health Inspection 01/30/2020 Violations cited during the licensing period were checked for corrections, there were no repeat violations cited during today's inspection. If you have questions regarding today's inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at 804-662-9758.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-240-C
Description:	Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure staff who work directly with children annually obtained 16 hours of staff development activities related to child safety and development and the function of the center. Evidence: 1. Staff #7, hired 09/24/2018, had 2 hours of annually training during the period of 09/24/2018 through 09/232019 when 16 hours of training was required. 2. The administrator acknowledged staff #7 did not obtain the additional 14 hours of training required.
Plan of Correction:	Per the administrator: Staff #7 is attending the weekly team meeting to ensure required training is obtained.