VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Play-N-Pretend Preschool & Child Care Center, LLC
2276 Franklin Turnpike, Suite 125
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8953

Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835

Inspection Date: March 28, 2024

Complaint Related: Yes

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 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE 63.2 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Comments:

An unannounced complaint inspection was conducted on 03/28/2024 in response to a complaint received on 03/20/2024 regarding supervision, areas and equipment, and injury reports. There was a total of 43 children and 9 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed video footage, interviewed 3 staff members, reviewed 3 children?s records, and 2 staff member records during the inspection. The inspectors arrived at 9:35 am and departed at 10:45 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. The information gathered pursuant to an investigation of the complaint supports the allegation and the complaint was determined to be valid.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff records shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 did not contain the following information: name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. 2. The record for Staff 2 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.
Plan of Correction:	Will get the information by Monday.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-B
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	COMPLAINT RELATED Based on the review of video footage, photographs, injury report review, and interviews, the center failed to ensure that the center shall inform the department?s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Evidence: Video footage from the Toddler Class on 03/19/2024 shows Child 1 being pushed by another child and falling onto a wooden shelving unit. Child 1 struck their face on the bottom shelf of the shelving unit resulting in a cut near their left eye. Child 1 was taken for outside medication attention by their parent following pickup on 03/19/2024. As of 03/28/2024, the center had not informed the department of the injury that required outside medical attention.
Plan of Correction:	Will report any injuries within 2 days.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 1 contained a documented hire date of 08/23/2022; there was not documentation that Staff 1 has completed the VDOE orientation course in the record for Staff 1.
Plan of Correction:	They are working on the training now.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-D
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Evidence: Staff 1 and Staff 2 were the only two staff members observed providing supervision to the Toddler Class in the video footage from 03/19/2024. Staff 1 and Staff 2 were the only two staff members observed providing supervision to the Toddler Class during the 03/28/2024 inspection. Staff 1 and Staff 2 are both program aides. There was not at least one staff member qualified as a program lead or program director regularly present.
Plan of Correction:	There is a program leader assigned to the group and will work on getting one of the aides promoted to lead.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-F
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children under the age of 10 years shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: Three children from the pre-k classroom were observed walking from the restroom back to their classroom during the 03/28/2024 inspection without a staff member. During the time the preschool-aged children were in the restroom and as they walked down the hallway to their classroom they were not within the sight and sound supervision of a staff member.
Plan of Correction:	Will retrain the staff.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff member in each classroom or area where children are present shall have a current certification in CPR and first aid. Evidence: Staff 1 and Staff 2 were the only two staff members observed providing supervision to the Toddler Class in the video footage from 03/19/2024 and during the 03/28/2024 inspection; neither Staff 1 nor Staff 2 have a current certification in CPR or first aid.
Plan of Correction:	Will get them enrolled in a class.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	COMPLAINT RELATED Based on document review, the center failed to ensure that injury reports contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The injury report for Child 1 from 03/19/2024 did not contain the following required information: the date and time when parents were notified; and documentation on how parent was notified.
Plan of Correction:	Will use the model form.