VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Pittsylvania County Community Action- Joseph L. Galloway
514 North Main Street
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8911

Current Inspector: Tara K Martin (804) 588-2371

Inspection Date: Dec. 5, 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 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 12/05/2023 and concluded with an electronic record and document review on 12/13/2023. There were 20 children, ages 3 years - 4 years, and 4 staff members providing direct care and supervision present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programs, emergencies, and nutrition. The children were observed during arrival, self-directed activities, mealtime, and outdoor time. The inspector discussed the following with the provider: hazardous substances. A total of 5 children?s records, 4 staff records and 6 agent/applicant records were reviewed. The inspector arrived for the inspection at approximately 9:00 am and departed at approximately 10:30 am. 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 #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: Staff 1 had a documented hire date of 10/12/2022. The employee eligibility letter was dated 10/13/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain before hire.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that all staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation within 90 calendar days of hire. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff 1 contained a documented hire date of 10/12/22; no documentation of Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation was available for review. Agent/ Applicant 5 confirmed Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation was not available for review. 2.The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 08/07/2023; no documentation of Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation was available for review. Agent/ Applicant 5 confirmed Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation was not available for review.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain from staff within the required timeframe.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1.A table in Class 1 was observed with a broken table leg. Children were observed using the table to play with manipulatives. 2.A part of the kitchen play set in Class 1 was observed with the left side and left door separating from the center, exposing wooden dowels, creating pinch points.
Plan of Correction:	Table was removed during inspection and kitchen set was schedule to be glued/repaired in the afternoon.