VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Starling International Child Care and Learning Complex
1784 Starling Drive
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 346-2000

Current Inspector: Tara Barton (804) 381-8487

Inspection Date: May 31, 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 monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/31/2023 with center management. There were 157 children present, ranging in ages from 5 months to 6 years, with 22 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 11 child records and 10 staff records were reviewed. The children were waking from rest, eating dinner, arriving from school, and playing outdoors. 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 6:00 p.m. Please call me if you have any questions at 804-381-8487 or e-mail tara.barton@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on review of eleven children?s records, the facility failed to have a physical examination for each child within 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child 8 (date of enrollment 5/1/2023) did not have documentation of a physical on file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of ten staff records, the center failed to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening or test at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 5/16/2022) had a TB test 7/14/2022, Staff 6 (date of employment (9/12/2022) had a TB test 1/13/2023, and Staff 8 (date of employment 12/18/2022) had a TB test on 5/5/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs for each group of children. Evidence: The attendance record for the infant classroom on 5/31/2023 documented that there were 14 children present, but 18 were in attendance. The attendance record in the twos room on 5/31/2023 documented that there were 12 children present, but 16 were in attendance. Management stated that the attendance records were not accurate.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on review of ten staff files, the facility failed to have 3 out of 11 staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course (VA Pre-service) within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 5/16/2022), Staff 2 (date of employment 3/27/2022), and Staff 8 (date of employment 12/28/2022) did not have documentation of having completed the VA Dept of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Based on review of ten staff records, the facility failed to have documentation of orientation for each staff prior to working alone with children. Evidence: Staff 10 (date of employment 5/17/2023) did not have documentation of orientation on file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the facility failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the twos classroom, cleaners including Purell surface cleaner were on a counter , unlocked.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-2
Description:	Based on observation, the facility failed to maintain the required ratio of 1 staff for every five children age 16 months up to 24 months. Evidence: On 5/31/2023, there was one staff alone on the toddler playground with 8 children ages 16 months to age 2. A second staff was reportedly inside cleaning the classroom with one toddler.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation, the facility failed to have children wash hands with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: Nineteen children ate dinner outside on the picnic tables. Children did not wash hands after eating and before playing toys. Staff stated there was a tub of water available, but no running water. The inspector recommended the children use disposable wipes. Management brought out disposable wipes for the children to use.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-M
Description:	Based on observation, the facility failed to prevent children from drinking while walking around. One child in the toddler room was observed walking around and drinking from a sippy cup.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.