VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Tuckaway-Barony Child Development Center
3351 Barony Crescent
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 346-9847

Current Inspector: Cindy Horne (804) 297-4469

Inspection Date: May 25, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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 20 Access to minor's records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced renewal inspection on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 from 10:10am to approximately 12:30pm. There were a total of 46 children in care in the direct care of 9 staff members. During the inspection, the children and staff were observed participating in a variety of activities. Staff were observed having positive interactions with the children. All areas of the facility used by the children were inspected. The required postings were reviewed and found to be in compliance. The center is equipped with toys and supplies and items were available to the children. Medication is administered when required and medication and medication authorizations were reviewed. Five children?s records and five 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:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on a review of five staff records, the center did not ensure that three staff' records contained a complete sworn statement prior to employment. Evidence: 1) The sworn statement in the record for Staff #2, hired on 08/26/19, was dated 01/09/20. 2) The sworn statement in the record for Staff #3, hired on 01/17/22, was dated 01/18/22. 3) The sworn statement in the record for Staff #4, hired on 03/04/22, was dated 03/16/22. An employee or volunteer of a licensed or registered child day program or of a family day home approved by a family day system must not be employed or provide volunteer service until the agency or home has the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation.
Plan of Correction:	In the future, the center will make sure a completed sworn statement is on file at the time of hire.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the center did not maintain a complete record for one child enrolled. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #5, enrolled 03/23/17. did not contain documentation of two emergency contacts. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the record was missing two emergency contacts for Child #5.
Plan of Correction:	The missing emergency contact information has been requested. In the future, the center will make sure all information is included at the time of enrollment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-580-B
Description:	Based on observations and interview, one vehicle used for transporting children did not meet safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Evidence: 1) The license plates for one vehicle are expired. The license plate tags on the vehicle expired in April 2022. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the tags were expired and the vehicle was used for transporting children.
Plan of Correction:	In the future, the center will make sure all dates are sent to home office a month in advance to ensure tags are renewed prior to expiration.