VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Tots and Company Childcare
3401 Old Halifax Road
South boston, VA 24592
(434) 575-1008

Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835

Inspection Date: Oct. 30, 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 20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/30/2023. There were 29 children, ages 3 months-4 years, 11 staff members were present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, physical plant, and staffing and supervision. The children were observed in the following: outside large motor play, participating in learning activities, during lunch and during rest time. Infants were observed sleeping and being fed on demand. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records were reviewed. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 9:50 am and departed at 12:30 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:

Standard #:	22.1-289.011-F
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The inspection summary and violation notice from the 04/26/2023 inspection, required by the Superintendent to be posted, were not posted on the premises.
Plan of Correction:	Will post the most recent inspection documents.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child 4 contained documentation of a diagnosed food allergy. There were not a written care plan to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction in the record for Child 4.
Plan of Correction:	The parent was called during the inspection. The child will not be allowed to attend until the plan is provided.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 contained documentation that Staff 1 was a program leader. The record for Staff 1 did not contain documentation that the individual possesses the education, certification and experience required by the job position. 2. The record for Staff 5 did not contain the following information: job title; and date of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Will get the information into the record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: The depth of the resilient surfacing on the playground did not meet the required depth to comply with the minimum safety standards; the mulch measured less than one inch in the fall zone of the blue/green/yellow/red Little Tykes playground equipment. Dirt was visible in the required fall zone. The children were observed playing on the equipment during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Called and requested mulch be delivered during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-C
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and discussion, the center failed to ensure that ground supports for playground equipment shall be covered with materials that protect children from injury. Evidence: There were 3 exposed concrete ground supports used to anchor the blue/green/yellow/red Little Tykes playground equipment. The children were observed playing on the playground and using the equipment during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Called and requested mulch be delivered during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-F
Description:	Based on staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that when centers choose to provide meals or snacks, a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current on-week period shall: be dated; posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents; list any substituted food; and be kept on file for one week at the center. Evidence: The posted menu was written on a white dry erase board. The menu was not dated and the previous weekly menu, which shall be kept on file for one week, was not available for review.
Plan of Correction:	Will begin using a printed paper version of a menu.