Step By Step Early Learning Center
4545 South Amherst HWY
Madison heights, VA 24572
(434) 847-4400
Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494
Inspection Date: Jan. 18, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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? 8VAC20-780 Administration.
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
? 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
? 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
- Comments:
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An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 01/18/2024. There were 42 children, ages 8 months-5 years, and 8 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities and nap time. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 12 PM and departed at 2:05 PM.
Kelly Campbell
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 540-309-2494
Kelly.campbell @doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: 2nd REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on review of four staff records, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of hire.
Evidence:
1.Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 06/12/2023. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff # 5 did not provide documentation when requested. Violation for Staff # 1 previously cited on 07/19/2023 inspection.
2.Staff # 3 had a documented employment date of 09/25/2023. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff # 5 did not provide documentation when requested.
3.Staff # 4 had a documented employment date of 08/29/2023. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff # 5 did not provide documentation when requested.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: 2nd REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on interview and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a
negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days
prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children.
Evidence:
1.Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 06/12/2023 and the TB screen was not completed no more than 30 days prior to hire and before coming into contact with children. Staff # 1 did not have documentation of a TB screening or test in their record. Violation for Staff # 1 previously cited on 07/19/2023 inspection.
2. Staff # 2 had a documented employment date of 01/08/2024 and the TB screen was not completed no more than 30 days prior to hire and before coming into contact with children. Staff # 2 did not have documentation of a TB screening or test in their record.
3.Staff # 3 had a documented employment date of 09/25/2023 and the TB screen was not completed no more than 30 days prior to hire and before coming into contact with children. Staff # 3 did not have documentation of a TB screening or test in their record.
4.Staff # 4 had a documented employment date of 08/29/2023 and the TB screen was not completed no more than 30 days prior to hire and before coming into contact with children. Staff # 4 did not have documentation of a TB screening or test in their record.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-440-A Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that a cot or rest mat was provided to children during the designated rest period.
Evidence:
Observed in the infant room and toddler room, three toddlers were placed in an infant bouncer for the rest period. All three children sleep in the bouncer daily and are not provided with a cot or a rest mat.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
