VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

HoneyTree Early Learning Center - 460 Afterschool
3548 Orange Avenue NE
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 566-4930

Current Inspector: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372

Inspection Date: Nov. 28, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 11/28/2023 for the Honey Tree Early Learning Center- 460 After School. There were 50 children, ages 5 -11 years, 3 staff and 1 administrative staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel, environment and equipment, care of children, preventing the spread of disease, emergencies, and nutrition. A total of 5 children?s records and 2 staff records were reviewed. The children were observed during arrival and homework time. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 3:15pm and departed the center at 5:04pm. After consultation with the Licensing Administrator, the inspection documents were amended on 12/7/2023. 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 the license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: 1. The current license was posted on the freezer door of the refrigerator in the small kitchen area and was not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. 2. The most recent inspection was dated 8/31/2023 and on the day of the inspection was not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will post license and most recent inspection in a conspicuous place.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on the review of five children?s records, the center failed to ensure that documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Child #5 start date was 6/28/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the immunization record documented.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain immunization record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on the review of five children?s records, the center failed to ensure each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #5 start date was 6/28/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the physical examination record documented.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain physical examination record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-E
Description:	Based on observation, daily attendance and interview with the staff, the facility failed to meet the terms of the current license issued by the department. Evidence: The current license issued by the department has a center capacity of 44 children and a stipulation that the maximum occupancy of the building is 48 including staff. There were 50 children present during the 11/28/2023 inspection. 4 staff were present for a total of 54 building occupants.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will ensure that the terms of the license are followed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1) Child 4 start date was 9/9/2019 and the record did not contain the following information: documentation of viewing proof of the child?s identity and age.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain documentation verifying child's identity.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-F
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: Licensing Inspector observed approximately 4 children leaving the large classroom area to go to the cubby area which is located around a corner to the right out of view of staff. The youngest child in the group was 5 years old. An exit leading out of the front of the building is in this area. The children were out of sight for approximately 2 minutes before reentering the large classroom. The staff were not able to see the children.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will ensure children will remain within sight and sound supervision at all times.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-5
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that groups of school age children age 5-12 maintained a staff to child ratio of 1:18. Evidence: Licensing Inspector arrived at 3:15PM and observed 50 children ages 5-11 years in care and only Staff 1 and Staff 2 were present. An administrative staff person arrived at approximately 3:35PM. Staff 1 and Staff 2 were out of ratio for approximately 20 minutes.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will ensure staff to child ratio's are maintained at all times.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-C
Description:	Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the first aid kit shall include all items required by the standards. Evidence: The first aid kit did not include the following items: radio; first aid instructional manual.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will ensure a radio and first aid instructional manual are in the first aid kit.