VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Tots and Company Childcare
3401 Old Halifax Road
South boston, VA 24592
(434) 575-1008

Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835

Inspection Date: Nov. 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 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE 63.2 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/14/2022. There were 28 children, ages 4 months-5 years, and 11 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed in the following: in free choice activities, in learning activities, having lunch and during rest time. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: cribs, cleaning products, and sanitization. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 9:50 am and departed at 1:10 pm. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that an employee must not be employed until the agency has the person?s completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 08/29/2022. There was not a sworn statement available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Was completed during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff 1 was date 10/14/2020; there was not a follow-up tuberculosis screening for 2022 available for review. 2. The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff 4 was date 10/04/2020; there was not a follow-up tuberculosis screening for 2022 available for review.
Plan of Correction:	Will get one done.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not contain the name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (the addresses for both designated people were incomplete). 2. The record for Child 4 did not contain the name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (the addresses for both designated people were incomplete).
Plan of Correction:	Will get the information today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff records shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Staff 5 did not contain name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses orientation training.
Plan of Correction:	Will get the information today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-G
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. Evidence: There was a clear plastic spray bottle containing a red liquid solution in the infant room that was not labeled to indicate the contents. The staff stated that the bottle contained Pinalen Cleaner.
Plan of Correction:	Will label today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-J
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Evidence: The tables in the Pre-K Classroom were not sanitized before being used for lunch. The children were observed playing at the tables and then immediately using the tables for lunch.
Plan of Correction:	Will sanitize before and after meals.