VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Child Care & Learning Center, Inc.
12763 Lee Highway
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 675-3237

Current Inspector: Shawanda Henderson (540) 216-1434

Inspection Date: Sept. 16, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Technical Assistance:

Discussed attendance record and the need for it to be present when the classroom moves i.e. on the playground; diaper ointments, equipment, resilient surfacing requirements

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted with the director from 9:50 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. There were 58 children in care ages 10 months through 5 years of age under the care and supervision of 15 staff. Children were observed having outdoor play on their various playgrounds and engaged in different center activities. Nine staff records including training hours, nine children's records and one medication were reviewed. First aid supplies and emergency radio and flashlight were available. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or code sections and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have questions regarding this inspection, contact Stephanie Reed at Stephanie.Reed@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on review of children?s records, the center did not obtain an allergy care plan for all children with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: Child #10 has a diagnosed food allergy to eggs and did not have an allergy care plan on file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, not all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in safe, operable condition. Evidence: 1. In both the two?s bathroom, there were three exposed screws at the toilet base that extended approximately 8 to 10 thread lengths and in the older two?s bathrooms there were two exposed screws at the toilet base that extended approximately 10 thread lengths that create a scratch and impalement hazard. 2. On the Pavilion playground area there is a compost area that has 8 steel T-post fence posts that are sticking out of the compost pile that create an impalement hazard. 3. In front of the door of the Pavilion classroom building there was a large blue waterslide folded up and left in the walkway that creates a tripping hazard. 4. On the pavilion playground, the basketball hoop was within one foot of a wooden footbridge that created a tripping and fall hazard. 5. On the pavilion playground, an obstacle course type climber was installed between trees. The obstacle course is nylon in material and has openings that create a strangulation hazard. Preschool aged children were observed sticking their heads inside the openings meant for hand grips.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-D
Description:	Based on observation, cleaning and sanitizing materials were located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: In the younger two?s room, there were disinfectant wipes stored above and beside food items.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-A
Description:	Based on observation, staff did not always ensure the care, protection and guidance of children. Evidence: On the Pavilion playground area, children were observed using heavy duty plastic trowels to dig. At least three children were observed running with the heavy duty plastic trowels, with the pointed edge facing up. Children were observed running all over the large open play area, in and around occupied play areas near other children with the trowels.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-430-E
Description:	Based on observation, climbing equipment used by preschoolers was more than six feet high. Evidence: On the Pavilion play area, there is a climbing obstacle course installed on two trees that was more than six feet high. Preschoolers were observed on the equipment.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-430-H
Description:	Based on observation, the center allowed trampolines to be used. Evidence: In the Pavilion building classroom, there was a blue serenelife brand trampoline.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-I
Description:	Based on observation, not all cribs were placed where objects outside the crib were not within reach of infants or toddlers. Evidence: A sound machine electrical cord was plugged in and stretched across the top opening of a crib to the windowsill. The crib is assigned to an 11 month old.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-C
Description:	Based on observation and interview with staff, not all diaper ointment requirements were followed. 1. There were two diaper ointments observed in the toddler classroom that were not labeled with the child?s name. 2. There were two additional products that were not labeled. Staff interview revealed that the ointments were classroom use. There was no documentation of written parent authorization for the products.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.