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HoneyTree Early Learning Center - Salem
2111 Roanoke Blvd
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 344-6811

Current Inspector: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372

Inspection Date: Sept. 30, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:
The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced monitoring inspection, at which play groups, activities, personal hygiene, story time, group time, outdoor time, and lunch time were observed. Children were observed; and staff and children files and other documentation were reviewed. Thirty-two (32) children, aged 8 months-4 years, were found to be in care. Previous violations were reviewed, and had been corrected. There were a total of 12 violations, in 6 areas of the standards. Please contact me if you need further assistance. Thank you for your cooperation. This inspection began at 8:30 am and concluded at 11:45 am.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-140-A
Description: Based on record review the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required relating to proof of physical.

Evidence:
The record for child #1, enrollment date 6-7-19, did not have proof of a physical as required. The allowed 30 days to obtain this has since lapsed.

Plan of Correction: This will be obtained and placed within the record for compliance. Administrative staff will continue to review records for future compliance.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-60-A
Description: Based on record review the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required relating to parental and emergency contact information.

Evidence:
Child record #1, enrollment date 6-7-19, did not have an address for the second emergency contact listed.
Child record #2, enrollment date 6-7-19, did not have a second emergency contact listed, and did not have the fathers information listed.

Plan of Correction: This information will be obtained and placed in the records for compliance. Children records will be reviewed by administrative staff for compliance, and updated as needed.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A
Description: Based on observations of the inside and outside of the building the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required relating to building maintenance.

Evidence:
On the back of the the main building along the bottom of the exterior wall, near the concrete foundation, there is a wooden board that has peeling paint and is showing signs of mildew or mold as areas of the wood are turning green. Children have access to this while playing outside.
Also, there are numerous areas within the resilient surfacing, on both play grounds, where the grass has grown through.

Plan of Correction: A maintenance request will be submitted immediately to correct the areas of concern for compliance and the safety of the children.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-280-B
Description: Based on observations the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required relating to storage of cleaning or hazardous items.

Evidence:
In the 3-4 year classroom there were cleaners stored in the vertical cabinet which was found to be unlocked at the time of inspection.
In the kitchen, under the small hand sink, the cabinet storing cleaning products was unlocked at the time of inspection.

Plan of Correction: Staff will be reminded of the policies and procedures regarding locking of cleaning products. Administrative staff will preform spot checks to ensure compliance.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-320-B
Description: Based on observations of the restrooms used by the children the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required relating to paper towels.

Evidence:
In the girls restroom, outside of the preschool classroom, there were no paper towels available to children.

Plan of Correction: Paper towels will be replaced immediately. Staff will be reminded to ensure that the morning check is done and areas needing to be corrected for compliance are taken care of, or that administrative staff are notified and the issue resolved.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-350-E-3
Description: Based on observations and discussions with staff the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required regarding ratios.

Evidence:
Upon arrival of the inspector the 2 year old classroom, 2-3 years, was not in the required ratio. There were 9 children with 1 staff. The 9th child had arrived at approximately 8:30 am. The room was out of ratio for approximately 30 minutes, 8:30-9:00 am; a child was moved into the 3-4 year class at 9 am, when another teacher arrived, so the ratio could be met.

Plan of Correction: Staff schedules will be adjusted, subs will be brought in, and more staff will be hired to ensure that ratios will be met at all times as required.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-350-E-4
Description: Based on observations and discussions with staff the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required regarding ratios.

Evidence:
Upon arrival of the inspector the 3-4 year old classroom was not in the required ratio. There were 11 children with 1 staff. The 11th child had arrived at approximately 8:36 am. The room was out of ratio for approximately 30 minutes, 8:36-9:00 am; another teacher arrived to assist at 9 am, so the ratio was then met.
The staff who was helping in the room, was not consistently present in the room during this time, as this staff was also in charge of cooking.

Plan of Correction: Staff schedules will be adjusted, subs will be brought in, and more staff will be hired to ensure that ratios will be met at all times as required.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-510-A
Description: Based on review of medications the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required related to permission to administer.

Evidence:
There were 5 medications in the locked medication box that did not have proof of authorization to administer. The medications were as follows: Epi-pen, Benadryl, 2 inhalers, and an Auvi-Q pen.

Plan of Correction: Only medications with an active permission form for administration will be kept in the medication box. Medications will be reviewed by administrative staff to ensure compliance. Upon receipt of future medications they will be checked for full compliance prior to being left at the center for administration.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-510-E
Description: Based on review of medications the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required related to labeling to show ownership.

Evidence:
In the medication box there was a bottle of pain relief pills with no name. Staff stated this medication was for staff use only.
Also there was a bottle of Benadryl with no name.

Plan of Correction: These were immediately labeled during the inspection. Upon receipt of future medications they will be checked for full compliance prior to being left at the center for administration or storage.

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Description: Based on review of staff files, documents, and discussions with staff the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required relating to Central Registry Searches for the State of VA.

Evidence:
Staff record #1, hire date 3-21-19, did not have a Central Registry Search for the State of VA as required, the allowed 30 days to obtain this had since expired.
Staff record #3. hire date 4-4-19, did not have a Central Registry Search for the State of VA as required, the allowed 30 days to obtain this had since expired.
Both staff had been and were actively working with the children.

Plan of Correction: HR will be contacted to inquire about this. Proof of the searches will be obtained and place within the record for compliance. Upon hire of any new staff administrative staff will review the record for compliance before the staff begin working with the children.

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1721.1-B-2
Description: Based on review of staff files, documents, and discussions with staff the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required relating to Fingerprints.

Evidence:
Staff #4, hire date 10-17-17, did not have the Fingerprint results on file. The staff had been and was actively working with the children.

Plan of Correction: HR will be contacted to inquire about this. Proof of the Fingerprint results will be obtained and place within the record for compliance. Upon hire of any new staff administrative staff will review the record for compliance before the staff begin working with the children.

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1721.1-B-3
Description: Based on review of staff files, documents, and discussions with staff the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required relating to out of State Central Registry Searches.

Evidence:
Staff record #1, hire date 3-21-19, did not have a Central Registry Search for the State in which she had previously lived as required. This staff had been and was actively working with the children.

Plan of Correction: HR will be contacted to inquire about this. Proof of the search will be obtained and place within the record for compliance. Upon hire of any new staff administrative staff will review the record for compliance before the staff begin working with the children.

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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