Walnut Grove Child Care Center #4
6653 Oak Shade Road
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 439-2500
Current Inspector: Laura Brindle (540) 905-2062
Inspection Date: April 9, 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 4/9/24 from 11:05am to 12:20pm with the Director. There were 50 children in care, ranging in age from five-months to five-years-old, supervised by seven staff. Infants were observed napping and playing; older children were observed listening to a story, playing with tabletop toys, and getting ready for lunch. Five child records and four staff records were reviewed. The Center has nine staff with current certification in CPR and First Aid, and two staff trained in Daily Health Observation. Two medications and authorization forms were reviewed, and the center has two staff current in Medication Administration Training (MAT). Required postings were observed. The attendance, menu, allergy list, and emergency drill log were reviewed. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery-operated radio were observed. The playground was inspected. The most recent Fire Inspection on file was dated 1/11/24 and the most recent Health Inspection on file was dated 1/8/24. Lunch served was hamburgers on a bun, corn or green beans, and apples/applesauce. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Laura Brindle, at laura.brindle@doe.virginia.gov or 540-905-2062.
Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by close of business on 4/19/24. Plans of correction should include steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard, and measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Description: REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that the required ratio of staff to children was followed for children aged 16 months up to 24 months. Evidence: On 4/9/24 there were nine children aged 16 months up to 24 months in the ?Toddler? classroom, supervised by one staff. The required ratio for this age group is one staff to five children. Interview revealed that there is currently only one staff member for the classroom until approximately 3:00pm each day. Plan of Correction: We continue to aggressively attempt to hire additional staffing. We are interviewing every applicant that comes into the center. We have posted job openings on several on-line websites as well as in local newspapers. We have attempted to participate in a program sponsored by the state of Virginia with the goal of hiring trained staff. Our facility was prepared to pay the $20.00 hourly minimum put in place by the program, but the program was canceled due to a lack of interest.
We will continue to interview and attempt to hire all qualified applicants.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Description: Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that the required ratio of staff to children was followed for two-year-old children. Evidence: On 4/9/24 there were 10 two- and three-year-old children observed in the ?Twos? classroom. The required ratio for this age group is one staff to eight children. Interview revealed that there is currently only one staff member for the classroom until approximately 3:00pm each day. Plan of Correction: We continue to aggressively attempt to hire additional staffing. We are interviewing every applicant that comes into the center. We have posted job openings on several on-line websites as well as in local newspapers. We have attempted to participate in a program sponsored by the state of Virginia with the goal of hiring trained staff. Our facility was prepared to pay the $20.00 hourly minimum put in place by the program, but the program was canceled due to a lack of interest.
We will continue to interview and attempt to hire all qualified applicants.
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.
