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: Sept. 15, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22.1-289.031.A WRITTEN DICSLOSURE TO PARENTS & GUARDIANS: 22.1-289.031.A.6 WRITTEN STATEMENT TO PARENTS & GUARDIANS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC: 22.1-289.031.A.3 (a-f): 22.1-289.031.A.3 STAFFING: 22.1-289.031.B.(1-7) ESTABLISHMENT & IMPLEMENTATION OF PROCEDURES: 22.1-289.031.A.5.d TRANSPORTATION: 22.1-289.031.B.(1-7) ESTABLISHMENT & IMPLEMENTATION OF PROCEDURES: 22.1-289.031.A.5.d TRANSPORTATION: 8VAC20-770-40.D.2 BACKGROUND CHECKS: 22.1-289.035.(B.2 and B.4) BACKGROUND CHECKS: 22.1-289.035.A BACKGROUND CHECKS: 22.1-289.031.A.5.(a & c) CENTER COMPLIANCE: 22.1-289.031.A.(8 and 9) CPR/FIRST AID&SAFE SLEEP:

Comments:

A code compliance inspection was conducted Monday, September 18, 2023. The inspection was initiated at approximately 9:30 AM and concluded at approximately 12:35 PM. There were 79 children present, ranging from two to five years of age, with 12 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, and medication. A total of seven children's records and six staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 840-8260. Lynn Powers Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 804-840-8260 lynn.powers@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.031-B-1
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not establish and implement procedures for hand washing by staff and children after diapering. Evidence: A staff member in the Two?s classroom was observed changing a child?s diaper. After the diaper change, the staff member and the child did not wash their hands. The staff member and the child began participating in activities in the classroom.
Plan of Correction:	I will review the required steps with staff to ensure both staff and children wash their hands at appropriate times.
Standard #:	22.1-289.031-B-4
Description:	Based on observation and , the center did not establish and implement procedures for ensuring all children in the center are in compliance with the provisions of ? 32.1-46 regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. Evidence: 1. The parent handbook states prior to a child attending the center, a copy of immunization must be submitted for the record. 2. The record for Child #4 (first day of attendance 08/22/2023) did not contain a copy of immunization.
Plan of Correction:	I will follow up with the parents and request a copy of the immunization records again.
Standard #:	22.1-289.058
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure each building that serves preschool-age children was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: Children were observed present in six separate classrooms in the building. The children were two to five years of age. The licensing inspector did not see a carbon monoxide detector in the building. A member of management stated the building did not a carbon monoxide detector.
Plan of Correction:	I will let the head of school know this requirement and we will have a carbon monoxide detector installed.