Stepping Stone Preschool LLC
9827 Courthouse Road
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-7176
Current Inspector: Beth Velke (804) 629-8302
Inspection Date: Dec. 14, 2021 and Dec. 15, 2021
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION.
8VAC20-780 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
8VAC20-780 Physical plant.
8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.
8VAC20-780 Special care provisions and emergencies.
8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
- Technical Assistance:
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HB1823 adds ? 22.1-289.058 to the Code of Virginia. This bill requires all licensed child day programs and religiously exempt child day centers, certified preschools, family day system homes and certain other programs that serve preschool-age children operating in a building built before 2015 to be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.
The final regulation to amend Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers (22VAC40-185, now 8VAC20-780) to address federal health and safety requirements will become effective on October 13, 2021. The final regulation can be found at https://www.doe.virginia.gov/cc/files/final-8vac20-780.pdf.
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was initiated on 12/14/2021 with an exit interview on 12/15/2021. There were 32 children present, with four staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and training, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care provisions and emergencies and special services. A total of three child records and three staff records were reviewed and in compliance.
The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with standards that are documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-510-J Description: Based on observation, and an interview, not all medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: the medication was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the office area. Plan of Correction: Owner stated they will obtain a locking storage device for the medication.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, not all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: there was a can of Lysol spray sitting on a paper towel holder in one bathroom and Lysol disinfecting wipes in an unlocked cabinet in a second bathroom. Plan of Correction: Hazardous substances were moved during the inspection.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Based on review of documentation, and an interview, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill and a minimum of two shelter-in-place practice drills each year. Evidence: the last documented evacuation drill was dated: 10/5/2021. There was no documentation of a shelter-in-place drill in 2020 or 2021. Plan of Correction: Owner stated they will conduct and document all required drills.
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.
