Galax Early Head Start Center
8342 Carrollton Pike
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2575
Current Inspector: Todd Scott (276) 608-3749
Inspection Date: March 27, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Programs
- Comments:
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A self-reported monitoring inspection was initiated on 3/27/24 and concluded on 3/27/24. The inspector reviewed compliance in the area of programming. The inspection started at 2:44pm and concluded at 3:30pm.
The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Description: The center failed to ensure that physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment does not occur.
Evidence:
A review of video footage for 3/21/24 shows staff #1 grab child #1 , 2 year old, between the wrist and elbow of one arm and lift her off the ground to move her to the wanted location on 2 separate occasions at approximately 8:21am. The childs feet were not able to touch the floor during the two incidents.Plan of Correction: Administration reviewed the video footage and removed the staff member from the classroom. Procedures and policies were followed for an internal investigation; resulting in dismissal from employment. Proper agencies were also notified of this incident through self-reporting. Staff will be reminded of and retrained if needed on appropriate actions and guidance of children.
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.
