STEP Stuart Head Start Center
4559 Wayside Road
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-2239
Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835
Inspection Date: Aug. 30, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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
20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 08/30/2023. There were 26 children, ages 13 months-4 years, 6 staff providing direct care and supervision and various support staff 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 outdoor large motor play, free choice activities, center play, and during lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 1 medication were reviewed; staff records will be reviewed at a later date with administration. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 10:00 am and departed at 12:00 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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-J Description: Based on observation and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding.
Evidence: The tables in class EHS 2 were not sanitized before lunch. Children were observed rolling cars and placing various books and toys on the table right before the tables were used for lunch. Staff 1 stated the tables are only sanitized after meals and snacks.Plan of Correction: Will review with the staff and will add to the September staff meeting agenda.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
