VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Sprout School on Bainbridge
1101 Bainbridge Street
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 980-7299

Current Inspector: Tara Barton (804) 381-8487

Inspection Date: Feb. 9, 2023

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

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2023 with the center director and staff. There were 67 children present, ranging in ages from to 2 months to 6 years, with 18 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 8 child records and 7 staff records were reviewed. The children were waking from rest, eating afternoon snack, playing outdoors, and having free play activities inside. 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. Time of today?s inspection: 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please call me if you have any questions at 804-381-8487 or e-mail tara.barton@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on review of seven staff records, the center failed to ensure that out of state background checks were conducted as required. Evidence: 1. Staff 2 (date of employment (11/21/2022) indicated on the sworn disclosure statement dated 11/21/2022 that they had lived outside the state of Virginia within the past five years. There was no documentation to support that the required out of state search of the child abuse and neglect registry was submitted within 30 days as required. (Oregon). 2. Staff 5 (date of employment 7/25/2022) indicated on the sworn disclosure statement dated 7/25/2022 that they had lived outside the state of Virginia within the past five years. There was no documentation to support that the required out of state criminal history record check and sex offender registry check had been completed prior to employment or that a search of the child abuse and neglect registry was submitted within 30 days as required. (Pennsylvania)
Plan of Correction:	Documentation will be maintained of all out of state requests and checks.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of seven staff records, the facility failed to have documentation of a completed search of the central registry (CPS check) on file for each staff within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 11/21/2022), Staff 3 (date of employment 9/06/2022), Staff 6 (date of employment 7/5/2022), and Staff 7 (date of employment 8/29/2022) did not have a completed search of the central registry on file. There was no documentation of having submitted the search of the central registry within 7 days of employment as required.
Plan of Correction:	CPS checks will be sent within the first 7 days of employment. If not received within 30 days, the facility will contact the Central Registry office for an update on the checks. All documentation will be saved.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: A cabinet door was off the hinges and propped up against the furniture, accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	The broken cabinet door will be moved out of the classroom.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the facility did not have a leakproof diaper disposal system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: the foot pedal on the diaper pail in the boys restroom did not open the lid without a staff members hand touching the exterior.
Plan of Correction:	The diaper pail will be fixed or replaced.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-P
Description:	Based on review of 4 medications, the center did not ensure that when an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: Child A had a long-term medication authorization dated 9/21/2021. This form expired on 9/22/2022, and the center did not return the medication or obtain a new authorization.
Plan of Correction:	A new medication authorization will be obtained.