New River Community Action - Rich Creek Head Start
109 Old Virginia Avenue
Suite M
Rich creek, VA 24147
(540) 726-2700
Current Inspector: Todd Scott (276) 608-3749
Inspection Date: March 24, 2022
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including an in-person component, telephone contacts, documents review, interviews.
A renewal inspection was initiated on 3/24/22 and concluded on 3/25/22. The director was contacted by telephone. The in-person component was conducted on 3/24/22. There were 17 children present, ranging in ages from three to five years, with two staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of three child records and two staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on a tour of the playground, the facility failed to ensure that all equipment is safe.
Evidence:
1. There is a 1/2 inch gap on the slide where it attaches to the green hood, presenting an entanglement point.
2. There is a loose bolt on the under side of the climber near the beige stairs.Plan of Correction: Work order placed with maintenance department to address the gap on slide and the loose bolt. [sic]
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on a tour of the playground the facility failed to ensure that resilient surface material complies with minimum safety standards.
Evidence:
1. There are three inches, of the required six inches, of resilient surface material at the base of the straight green slide.
2. There is less than one inch of resilient surface material under the beige steps on the climber.Plan of Correction: Working to obtain quotes from contractors to address drainage issues as well as slope on playground. Resilient surfacing depth will be addressed as well. Children are playing at an alternate playground until the work is completed. [sic]
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.
