VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Childcare Network #64
8210 Walmsley Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 276-6593

Current Inspector: Lauren Bickford (540) 280-0742

Inspection Date: May 14, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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

Technical Assistance:

n/a

Comments:

A Subsidy Health and Safety Inspection was conducted on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 to review supplemental health and safety requirements. The inspector arrived at the center at 10:30am and concluded the inspection at 3:30pm. The center's director and assistant director assisted the licensing inspector throughout the inspection. The census for today?s inspection consisted of 76 children in the direct care of 14 staff. Two additional staff were available on site during the inspection. Upon the inspector?s arrival, the children were engaged in a variety of activities. The children in the K-Prep class were observed playing outside in their respective area of the playground. The children were observed interacting with staff and practicing the theme of the week. The theme of the week is "Let's Dig" and the letter D. The children in the Three's class were observed in their classroom as they prepared for lunch. The children in the Two's class were observed eating lunch and interacting with staff. The children in the Toddler's class were observed in their respective classroom, interacting with peers, and staff. Diapering procedures were observed in the Toddler's class and in the Infant's class. Some of the school-aged children were later observed arriving to the center from school and preparing for snack. Staff were observed having positive interactions with the children. The playground was inspected. The classrooms are decorated with the children?s artwork and are equipped with age and stage appropriate materials. The center had the following posted: license, daily schedule, emergency numbers, evacuation maps, menu and various parent information. The center provides transportation and three of the buses were inspected today. Seven children's records and five staff's records were reviewed. Two medications and authorizations were reviewed. The last documented health inspection: 07/13/2018, the last documented fire inspection: 12/07/2018, the last documented evacuation drill was held on 04/25/2019, the last shelter-in-place drill was documented on 03/20/2019, and a lockdown drill will be conducted in 2019. A licensing inspection was also conducted this date; the two inspections combined cover all subsidy health and safety requirements. Only subsidy requirements that are not covered in licensing standards are reviewed during this supplemental inspection. Violations were found during the supplemental subsidy health and safety inspection and are identified on the violation notice. If you have any questions about this inspection, contact the licensing inspector, Florence Martus, at 804-662-9772.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-665-540-A
Description:	Based on a review of five staff records on 05/14/2019, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that staff shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the required time frame. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3, whose hire date was 02/04/2019, contained documentation of a TB screening dated 02/04/2018. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: TB results will be renewed for that employee. Moving forward, the center will ensure TB results are completed within the required time frame.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-580-B
Description:	Based on a review of records on 05/14/2019, the vendor did not ensure that one of five staff records contained documentation of the required Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #4, whose hire date was 05/14/2018, did not contain documentation of the required Virginia Preservice Training.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: The employee completed the training, but the certificate could not be located. The certificate will be requested from the employee and kept in the record as required.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-650-E
Description:	Based on a review of the center's policies and interview on 05/14/2019, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that they shall 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: 1) There was no written policy and procedure regarding consistent staff in each group of children available for viewing during the inspection. 2) During interview, the director reported that a written policy and procedure regarding consistent staff in each group of children had not been developed in writing.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: The policy and procedure is in the process of being written.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-770-B-5
Description:	Based on documentation review and interview on 05/14/2019, the vendor did not ensure the emergency preparedness plan contained continuity of operations procedures to ensure the essential functions are maintained during an emergency. Evidence: 1) During the inspection, the licensing inspector reviewed the emergency preparedness plan. The plan did not contain written plans on how the center will ensure continuous operation procedures are in place to ensure essential functions are maintained during an emergency. This subsidy requirement became effective on October 17, 2018 and was required to be in place by December 15, 2018. 2) During interview, the director reported the emergency preparedness plan did not have procedures to ensure essential functions are maintained during an emergency.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: The policy is in the process of being written.