VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Richmond Waldorf School
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024

Current Inspector: LaTasha Smith (804) 588-2362

Inspection Date: May 18, 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:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on May 17, 2023, with an administrator. There were 61 children present, ranging in ages from 3 years to 5 years, with 10 staff supervising. Children were observed playing on the playground, participating in table activities, preparing for snack, handwashing, and playing with various age-appropriate materials. 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 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. 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. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector LaTasha Smith at (804) 588-2362.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4?s record did not contain documentation of a central registry. Staff # 4?s was employed 8/1/2022. 2. An administrator verified that a central registry had not been completed for staff #4.
Plan of Correction:	Complete references for staff #3. Ensure that, going forward, the school completes reference checks for new hires and then places documentation in employee file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on a review of 5 child records, the center did not ensure that each child's record contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (enrolled 8/25/2022) did not contain documentation of parent work contact information. 2. The record of child #3 (enrolled 8/25/22) did not contain documentation of proof of ID. 3. The record for child #4 (enrolled 8/26/2021) did not contain documentation of proof of ID, Immunizations, and physicals).
Plan of Correction:	Arrange to have play structure repaired to drive screws back into play structure and repair chipped wooden slat.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on a review of staff record, the center did not ensure that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #3 (hired 8/21/2017), did not contain documentation of references.
Plan of Correction:	Ensure that the school obtains the missing information from parents of above children. Also, ensure that going forward the school obtains all required information for children upon registration.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-I
Description:	Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member's record. Evidence: 1. The records for staff #2 (hired 1/1/2020), did not contain documentation of orientation. 2. The record for staff #3 (hired 8/21/2017), did not contain documentation of orientation. 3. Administration acknowledged the documentation was not in the files.
Plan of Correction:	Ensure that the 2 staff members complete orientation. Place documentation in file. Ensure that all staff complete orientation and then place documentation in their files.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Three knives with an approximate 1-inch blade was in a basket on a table inside of the Dogwood classroom. 2. The knife was within reach of children ages 4-7 years old. 3. Protruding nails were observed in various areas of the playground equipment on the preschool playground.
Plan of Correction:	Advise staff that all knives must be locked and kept out the reach of children when they are not in use by a staff member. This includes all types of knives including large bread knives as well as butter knives. (Please note that during the inspection the type of knives that were on the table while teacher was in classroom were butter knives).