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Stepping Stone Preschool LLC
9827 Courthouse Road
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-7176

Current Inspector: Beth Velke (804) 629-8302

Inspection Date: Sept. 14, 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 (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:
Provided consultation on standard:
1) 80A: for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
2) 510E: the center?s procedures for medication shall include duration of the parent's authorization for medication, provided that it shall expire after 10 work days. Long term prescription drug use and over the counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child?s physician and parent.
3) 550 E: Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year and documented as required. More than two drills are allowed.
4) 550 F: Lock down procedures shall be practiced at least annually and documented as required. More than one drill is allowed.

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 9:30 - 10:30 am with the director. There were 17 children, ranging from four years to five years of age, present with three staff supervising. Children were observed participating in "all-about-me" themed activities including journaling. Three staff records, two child records, two medications, the emergency drill log, daily attendance, written list of food allergies, sensitivities and dietary preferences, and fire and health inspections were reviewed. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:
Standard #: 22.1-289.058
Description: Based on observation and an interview with staff, the facility is not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector as required. Evidence: per staff, there was no carbon monoxide detector in the facility.

Plan of Correction: A carbon monoxide detector was purchased the day of the inspection.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A
Description: Based on review of two children's records, it was determined that not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the record for child #2, with a diagnosed food allergy, did not contain a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

Plan of Correction: Will ask the parents to provide an allergy care plan.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D
Description: Based on review of documentation, not all evacuation drills were practiced as required. Evidence: there is no documentation that an evacuation drill was conducted in May, 2022.

Plan of Correction: ,An evacuation drill was conducted but it was not documented. Will ensure all drills are documented going forward.

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.

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