The Sitter Inc
857 Chimney Hill Shopping Center
Virginia beach, VA 23452
(757) 463-5072
Current Inspector: Trisha Brown (757) 404-2601
Inspection Date: March 13, 2019 and March 19, 2019
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
- Comments:
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An allegation regarding lack of supervision was received on March 11, 2019 and initiated on the same day. On site investigation was conducted on March 13 and 19, 2019. Telephone interviews were attempted on April 15, 2019. The investigation concluded on April 15, 2019. During the investigation staff were interviewed, attempts to interview parents were made, records and documentation were reviewed and classroom observations were made. The information gathered during the investigation supports the allegation and the complaint is valid. Violation regarding supervision appear on the violation notice. Addition violations in the areas of staff records, hand washing and infant equipment were identified and appear on the violation notice.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-340-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that when supervising children staff will always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence: 1 - Staff 1, 2 and 3 report that child 1 was asked two times not to stand up in a chair in the classroom. However, while standing in the chair the third time the child fell forward and banged his head on the table in front of him. 2 - The chair was not removed from the classroom after the incident as it was present in room on March 13 and March 20, 2019. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-350-C Complaint related: No Description: Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that when children are in regularly ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ration applicable to the youngest child in the group will apply to the entire group. Evidence: 1 - The attendance documentation for March 7, 2019 shows 15 children present ages infant through five years old with three staff. The ages and number of children present in the classroom require an additional staff person in order for the room to be in compliance with the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers. 2 - Staff 1, 2 and 3 report that they were the only staff present in the classroom on the morning of March 7, 2019 when child 1 fell out of chair and hit his head on a table. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-350-E-1 Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that there is one staff member for every four children ages birth to 16 months. Evidence: 1 - On March 19. 2019 there were five children ages 4months through 14months old in care in the infant room with staff 6 from 2pm until 3:10pm. 2 - Staff 6 confirmed that she was alone with five infants in care. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-500-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that staff wash their hands before and after each diaper change. Evidence: 1 - Staff 4 changed the diaper of child 2, then changed the diaper of child 3 without removing gloves and washing her hands first. 2 - Staff 4 confirmed that she did not remove her gloves or wash her hands before changing the diaper of child 3. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-570-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: 1 - Child 4 was placed in a blue infant seat, at the kidney shaped table, without the safety belt being fastened. 2 - Staff 6 confirmed that the safety belt was not fastened. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
