Ms. Babs Nursery School
2319 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 353-5019
Current Inspector: LaTasha Smith (804) 588-2362
Inspection Date:
Complaint Related: No
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-540-C Description: Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure on each floor of the building used by children a first aid kit contains all the required components.
Evidence:
1. The first aid kit on first and second floor was observed. Neither kit contained triangular bandages.
2. The director stated she was unaware the first aid kits did not contain triangular bandages.Plan of Correction: At least two triangular bandages will be obtained for each of the first aid kits.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-540-E Description: Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure the required emergency supplies were operable.
Evidence:
1. The battery operating radio did not have batteries.
2. The director was not aware the radio did not have batteries.Plan of Correction: Batteries will be purchased for the radio.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-550-D Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.
Evidence:
1. A review of the documentation of the monthly practice evacuation drill was conducted. There was no documentation of a drill being conducted for the months of June and August in 2020.
2. The director stated staff were unsure how to conduct the drills safely due to COVID and the director was out those months.Plan of Correction: Monthly practice evacuation drills have been resumed and will be continued each month.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-A Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain repeat background checks every five years.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff 4 contains documentation of a central registry background check dated 11/16/15.
2. The director verified the 11/16/15 central registry is the most current one the center has for staff 4.Plan of Correction: A central registry background check will be completed for staff 4. A review of staff records will be completed to ensure all staff background checks are current. In the future staff background checks will be updated every five years as required.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff 1 documents the hire date as 8/7/20. The fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter is dated 2018.
2. The director stated staff 1 is a rehire and they thought they could use the old fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter since five years had not passed.
3. The record for staff 2 documents the hire date as 10/16/20. The orientation is documented as conducted on 10/16/20. The fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter is dated 10/20/20.
4. The record for staff 3 documents the hire date as 11/2/20. The orientation is documented as conducted on 11/2/20. The fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter is dated 11/4/20.
5. The director verified the dates for staff 2 and 3. The director stated staff 2 and 3 did not start with children until after fingerprint results were received.Plan of Correction: In the future staff will not be hired until fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters are received.
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.
