Smart Start
610 18th Street
West point, VA 23181
(804) 843-4869
Current Inspector: LaTasha Smith (804) 588-2362
Inspection Date: May 25, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on May 25, 2022. The licensing inspector was on site from approximately 10:30am until 1:00pm. The director assisted the licensing inspector during the inspection. There were 23 children present, ranging in ages from seven months to four years, with seven 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 five children records and six 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 #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on the review of five children's records and interview, the center did not ensure one child's contained the required information.
Evidence:
The record for Child #1 contained the name, address and phone number for one designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Name, address and phone number is required for two designated emergency contacts other than the child's parent. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.Plan of Correction: We will contact the family today and collect the information needed to add to the record.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on review of six staff records, observation and interview, the center did not ensure one staff record contained the required information.
Evidence:
The record for Staff #1 (hire date 04/04/2022) did not the name, address and phone number of one person to be notified in case of emergency and information regarding any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. Staff #1 was observed working during the inspection. A member of management confirmed the information was not in the record while the licensing inspector was on site.Plan of Correction: We will print an emergency contact form that also includes information regarding health concerns and have the staff member complete.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children.
Evidence:
During the inspection, the kitchen door was observed propped open. A rolling cart located in the kitchen contained a variety of cleaning products.Plan of Correction: The kitchen door has a lock on it. We will keep the door closed and ensure it stays locked.
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.
