VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Child Connections Development Center, Inc.
110 Crofton Place
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 591-1010

Current Inspector: Beth Orebaugh (540) 847-9173

Inspection Date: March 27, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Trainings 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 HEARING PROCEDURES 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20. Access to minor's records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated on 03/27/2024 and concluded on 03/27/2024 from 10:52 AM to 2:50 PM. There were 35 children present, ranging in ages from 5 months to five years, with 11 staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies. A total of five children?s records and the five staff?s records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff record contains all required documentation. Evidence: 1. The records of Staff 1 (DOH 03/11/2024) and Staff 3 (02/27/2023) did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. The administration confirmed that there were no references on file for Staff 1 or Staff 3.
Plan of Correction:	I will ensure that references are checked and written down in the file prior to employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-B
Description:	Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure annual approval from the health department shall be provided. Evidence: 1. The health inspection is dated 10/25/2022.
Plan of Correction:	The inspector is scheduled to come in April and I will make sure that they come every year to do an inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-B
Description:	Based on document review, the center did not ensure the emergency preparedness plan contains all the procedural components. Evidence: 1. The procedural components did not contain continuity of operations to ensure that essential functions are maintained during an emergency.
Plan of Correction:	The emergency plan will be reviewed by the owners and administration and updated with the required information. It will be reviewed annually by the owners and administration.