VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School
2501 Academy Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4211

VDSS Contact: Molly Muscat (804) 588-2367

Inspection Date: Feb. 24, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-665 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING 22VAC40-665 PHYSICAL PLANT 22VAC40-665 STAFFING & SUPERVISION 22VAC40-665 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS & EMERGENCIES

Comments:

An unannounced Subsidy Health & Safety inspection was conducted on Monday, February 24, 2020 to determine the center's compliance with Subsidy Health and Safety vendor requirements. The licensing inspector was on site from approximately 10:45 AM until 1:45 PM. The following ratios were observed with a total of 52 children present during the inspection: Twos - 9 children with 2 staff Threes - 17 children with 2 staff Fours - 14 children with 2 staff Fours - 12 children with 2 staff School age children were not present during the inspection. Children were also observed playing with baby dolls, throwing a ?Birthday Party? in dramatic play, playing on a sit and spin, learning about the letter ?Qq?, playing outside, taking bathroom breaks and washing hand. All areas used by children were inspected to include the classrooms, hallways, bathrooms and outdoor play areas. During the inspection, six children's records and six staff records were reviewed. Violations were cited during the inspection. See the violation notice for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 662-9790.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-665-540-A
Description:	Based on review of six staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff had been evaluated by a health professional and issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). The documentation shall have been completed with the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician?s designee or an official of the local health department. Evidence: The record for Staff #6 (hire date 02/03/2020) did not contain documentation of a negative TB test or screening. A member of management stated Staff #6 is scheduled to get a TB screening on March 2, 2020.
Plan of Correction:	The staff member has an appointment scheduled for a TB screening on Monday of next week.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-620-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the vendor did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Twos classroom three cleaners were sitting on top of a shelf located in the classroom. In the Twos bathroom there were several containers of sanitizing wipes sitting on a shelf approximately six feet tall. 2. In the JK classroom, there were several containers of sanitizing wipes sitting on a shelf approximately six feet tall in the bathroom.
Plan of Correction:	The cleaning chemicals will be moved the closets located in the classrooms. All of the closets in the classroom have child proof locks on them.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-650-E
Description:	Based on document review and interview, the vendor did not develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: During the inspection, the required written policies and procedures were reviewed with a member of management. The member of management stated a written policy concerning children receiving care by consistent staff members has not been developed as of 02/24/2020.
Plan of Correction:	I will develop a written policy to address this requirement.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-770-B-5
Description:	Based on document review and interview, the vendor did not ensure the emergency preparedness plan contained continuity of operations procedures to ensure that essential functions are maintained during an emergency. Evidence: The emergency preparedness plan was reviewed with a member of management. The member of management stated the emergency preparedness plan did not include a written plan regarding continuity of operation procedures during an emergency.
Plan of Correction:	I will add this information to the emergency preparedness plan.