Sowing Seeds Academy - Laburnum
1219 North Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 562-6433
Current Inspector: LaTasha Smith (804) 588-2362
Inspection Date: Sept. 29, 2021
Complaint Related: Yes
- 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 SERVICES.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
- Comments:
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An onsite complaint inspection was initiated on October 7, 2021 and concluded on February 28, 2022. Administration and staff interviews were conducted and observations were made. A complaint incident was received by the department regarding allegations in the areas of special feeding needs and supervision.
The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegation of special feeding needs of non-compliance with standards or law and violations were issued. Any violations not related to the complaint but identified during the course of the investigation can be found on the violation notice.
Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-150-B Complaint related: No Description: Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure that immunizations received shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department.
Evidence: The record of infant #1 contained documentation of immunizations that were not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence: In the infant room there is chipped and peeling paint in several areas located above the kick plate of the wall exposing drywall. This area is accessible to children in care.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure electrical outlets have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.
Evidence: There was one outlet not covered in the infant room.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation on October 7, 2021, the center did not ensure when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
Evidence: Infant #1 (DOB 8/5/21) was observed asleep in an infant swing and the infant was not strapped in. Staff said she had buckled the child in and the inspector showed the staff the child was not buckled.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-370-5 Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation and interview on October 7, 2021, the center did not ensure to provide awake infants not playing on the floor or ground a change in play space at least every 30 minutes or more often as determined by the individual infant's needs and infants, who cannot turn themselves over and are awake, shall be placed on their stomachs a total of 30 minutes each day to facilitate upper body strength and to address misshapen head concerns.
Evidence: 1. Infant #2 (DOB 7/1/20) was observed in a crib, awake, for approximately 40 minutes during the inspection. 2. Staff stated she has to "contain him anyway she can." Staff stated infant #2 will stay in the crib until he falls asleep and that can be anywhere from 1.5 hours-2 hours awake. 3. Infant #1 was moved from the crib once staff were prompted to do so by the inspector.
4. Staff stated infant #1 (DOB 8/5/21) doesn't receive tummy time when awake. Staff said she doesn't put him on his tummy because he's just a newborn.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-570-E Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on interview, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula shall be dated and labeled with child's name.
Evidence: 1. An outside witness stated that staff in the infant room were discussing whose bottles were whose because the bottles were not labeled with a child's name.
2. Administration confirmed that there was a time when staff in the infant room were discussing whose bottles were whose due to the bottles not being labeled with a child's name.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
