VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Stepping Stones Learning Academy
205 N. Maple Avenue
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 441-3136

Current Inspector: Margaret Allworth (703) 209-3521

Inspection Date: March 27, 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) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated on 3/27/2023 and concluded on 3/27/2023. There were 44 children directly supervised by 13 staff members. Children were observed during circle time, learning colors in Spanish, identifying shapes and outdoor play time. The physical plant, playground, 3 child records, 3 staff records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies and policies were inspected. 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. Please contact me if you have any questions at Margaret.allworth@doe.virginia.gov or 703-209-3521.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, the child day care has not obtained a search of child abuse and neglect registry check for staff residing in another state within the past 5 years. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 10/12/2020 documented on the sworn statement that they have resided in the state of Georgia within the past 5 years. A search of the child abuse and neglect registry for that state has not been completed.
Plan of Correction:	Management will complete the required form for the out of state child abuse registry search.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on a review children allergies and classroom observations, the center is not maintaining a current written list of all children's allergies in each room. Evidence: Each classroom has a list of children's food sensitivities but the list does not contain the children's allergies. One child has medication for food allergies and their name is not on the list posted in each room.
Plan of Correction:	Children's food allergies will be posted confidentially in each classroom, the form will be dated.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the center is not maintaining a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: Classrooms were observed between 10:00 am through 11:30 am, staff have not completed daily attendance as the children arrived to the program. One child went home around 10:30 am, the departure was not documented. Staff are not documenting the departure of children as it occurs.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will conduct attendance as the children arrive to the classroom and they will be marked as they depart the classroom.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-J-3
Description:	Based on a review of children medications and staff training, children for whom emergency medications have been prescribed are not always in the care of a staff member trained in Medication Administration. Evidence: There were 2 children that have been prescribed emergency medication, there is not a staff member with Medication training during the hours of 4:30 pm-6:30 pm.
Plan of Correction:	Several staff are registered for MAT training on Wednesday, March 29th. There will always be 1 staff during all hours of the school with MAT certification.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center are not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: Wires from electronics were observed hanging down the wall in the reach of children in the toddler and two year classroom. The door leading to the outside playground was sticking, making it very difficult to open. This is also an exit door used in an emergency.
Plan of Correction:	The wires will be secured to the wall in every classroom. Management will contact a technician to repair the hallway door leading outside.