VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Stepping Stones Learning Academy
205 N. Maple Avenue
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 441-3136

Current Inspector: Margaret Allworth (703) 209-3521

Inspection Date: April 30, 2024

Complaint Related: No

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. 8VAC20-820 The License 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations 8VAC20-780-510 Medications

Technical Assistance:

Spoke with owner/director about staff-to-child ratio and group-size requirements.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on April 30, 2024, from 9:30am-12:30pm. At the time of inspection, 57 children (4 months to 5years old) were in care with 17 staff members present. The physical plant, 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, 3 children's medications and medication authorization records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, engaged in group singing and outdoor play time. Hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was a sufficient supply of books, toys, and materials for the children, There was an adequate number of staff with with current CPR and First Aid, MAT, and DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice. The facility is reminded that a complete renewal application must be submitted prior to expiration of the license on DATE. Renewal applications should be submitted through the online portal available on the public website at childcareva.com. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Margaret Allworth at 703-209-3521 or margaret.allworth@doe.virgina.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on a review of staff files, the child day program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Reviewed 5 staff files and found that Staff #5, (hire date of 11/27/2023) does not have a central registry finding on file.
Plan of Correction:	Received notice that the form was received from Central registry but will follow up with an email on 5/3/2024 to confirm receipt.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-C
Description:	Based on a review of staff files ,the facility did not provide orientation on recognizing child abuse and neglect and the legal requirements for reporting suspected child abuse as required by 63.2-1509 of the code of Virginia. (Within 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibility) Evidence: Staff #5 (date of hire 11/27/2023) has a certificate of Child Abuse and Neglect training dated April 25, 2024.
Plan of Correction:	Will ensure that all new staff take the training within the required timeframe.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-B
Description:	Based on inspection of cribs in infant class, a crib was not identifiable for use by a specific child. Evidence: Child #1 was asleep in the crib without a label identifying the crib for use by that child.
Plan of Correction:	All cribs are labeled.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-I
Description:	Based on a review of medication and written authorization from provider, the medication name on the authorization form, did not match the name of prescribed medicine on the original label in accordance with prescriber's instructions. Evidence: Child #5 had an authorization from the prescriber with the name brand of medicine needed, the original box of medicine had the generic name.
Plan of Correction:	The parent completed the medication form for 10 days until the physician completes their part of the medication authorization form with the correct name of the medication.