STEP Stuart Head Start Center
4559 Wayside Road
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-2239
Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835
Inspection Date: Feb. 6, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 02/06/2024. There were 31 children, ages 18 months-4 years, 6 staff providing direct care and supervision and various support staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed in center play, outside large motor play, inside large motor play, and during lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 1 medication were reviewed; staff records will be reviewed at a later date at the administration office. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 10:25 am and departed at 12:10 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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: There was a plastic spray bottle of sanitizer in the unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing table in the EHS1 classroom. The cabinet containing the cleaning material was not locked to prevent access by children.Plan of Correction: Will keep the diaper changing table locked.
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.
