Radford Early Learning Center
1511 Tyler Avenue
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 838-2408
Current Inspector: Julia Kimbrough (804) 921-7596
Inspection Date: Sept. 15, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Administration.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was completed from 12:20pm until 1:15pm based on a self reported incident that occurred 09/12/23. Staff interviews were conducted and records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violation were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Description: Based on interviews and record review, the center failed to ensure when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 and staff #2 stated child #1, two years, eight months old, was inside the classroom alone and unsupervised for approximately three (3) minutes.Plan of Correction: Procured a doorbell alarm system for all exterior classroom doors to alarm and alert when opened. Completed: 9/15/23
? Procured and adjusted all exterior classroom doors to have slow catch hinges that have been installed and adjusted to prevent doors from closing too quickly. Completed 9/19/23 ? As of 9/13 ? 9/29/23 all staff will be retrained on Child Supervision Record expectations and use of tool. ? As of 9/13 ? 9/29/23 staff will be retrained on our supervision policy and expectations.
o Supervision (Policy and Procedure)
o Mastering Engaging Transitions (Transitions Book & Experience Everything Engaging Transitions Training)
o Use of our KinderCare Child Supervision Record (CSR) (Teacher CSR Training)
o Playground supervision (content supported in Summer Safety Training 2023)
We are committed to ensuring our staff, children, and their families are provided a safe, healthy, nurturing, and educationally rich learning experience within our learning environment to grow and thrive.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on interviews and record review, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision.
Evidence:
1. Interviews with staff #1 and staff #2 determined that child #1, two years, eight months old, was left out of sight and sound supervision of staff for an undetermined time. Staff #1 stated that she went to the fenced playground at 9:30am with her class. There is a date stamped picture of child #1 on the playground at 10:03am. During a head count staff #1 noticed child #1 was no longer on the playground. Staff #1 went to classroom which is attached to the playground and saw child #1 in the classroom. Staff #2 stated that she was in the hallway and noticed child #1 in the classroom alone at 10:33 am and this was the time staff #1 was opening the door to look for the child. Staff #1 states the approximate time the child was alone in the classroom was three (3) minutes.Plan of Correction: ? Procured a doorbell alarm system for all exterior classroom doors to alarm and alert when opened. Completed: 9/15/23
? Procured and adjusted all exterior classroom doors to have slow catch hinges that have been installed and adjusted to prevent doors from closing too quickly. Completed 9/19/23 ? As of 9/13 ? 9/29/23 all staff will be retrained on Child Supervision Record expectations and use of tool. ? As of 9/13 ? 9/29/23 staff will be retrained on our supervision policy and expectations.
o Supervision (Policy and Procedure)
o Mastering Engaging Transitions (Transitions Book & Experience Everything Engaging Transitions Training)
o Use of our KinderCare Child Supervision Record (CSR) (Teacher CSR Training)
o Playground supervision (content supported in Summer Safety Training 2023)
We are committed to ensuring our staff, children, and their families are provided a safe, healthy, nurturing, and educationally rich learning experience within our learning environment to grow and thrive.
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.
