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Children of America (Glen Allen) LLC
2501 Old Brick Road
Glen allen, VA 23060
(804) 360-0248

Current Inspector: Susan Ellington-Sconiers (804) 588-2368

Inspection Date: Nov. 26, 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, November 26, 2019 to review supplemental health and safety requirements. The inspector arrived at 10:10am and concluded the inspection at approximately 2:50pm. The center?s director and assistant director were present and assisted the inspector throughout the inspection. The census for today?s inspection consisted of 92 children in the direct care of 19 staff members. Additional staff were on site and available to the children in care. Upon arrival, the children were engaged in a variety of activities. Each classroom was inspected and formal observations were completed. The children in the Pre-K A classroom were observed as they prepared to go outside. In the Preschool IA classroom, the children were observed reading books as a group. Diaper changing procedures were also observed in this classroom. The children in the Preschool IIA classroom were observed sitting at the table, listening to stories read by staff. The stories were titled ?The Hungry Frog? and ?All are Welcome.? In the Toddler classroom, children were observed during free play, and later as they prepared for lunch. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were observed. The school age children were not present during the inspection. The center is equipped with age and stage appropriate materials and equipment for the children?s use. Staff were engaged with the children and were observed offering guidance when needed. All areas where the children receive care were inspected and found to be in compliance. The center had the following posted: license, daily schedules, emergency numbers, evacuation maps, menu, and various parent information. The center?s first aid kit and non-emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. During the inspection, ten children?s records and eight staff records were reviewed. Medication is administered and three medication were reviewed today. The most recent evacuation drill was documented on 11/15/2019. A shelter-in-place drill was documented on 4/19/2019. One more shelter-in-place drill has been scheduled for December 2019. The most recent lockdown drill was documented on 10/01/2019.

Fire Inspection: 12/14/2018 Health Inspection: 11/20/2019

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 this supplemental inspection and are identified on the violation notice. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector, Florence Martus, at (804) 662-9772.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-665-520-B-11
Description: Based on a review of records and interview on 11/26/2019, the vendor did not ensure to have a written allergy care plan for one child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to take in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

Evidence: 1) The record for Child #8 indicated the child had a diagnosed food allergy, but the record did not contain a written allergy care plan. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed that the center did not have a written allergy care plan on file for Child #8.

Plan of Correction: Per the Vendor: An email was sent to the child's parent requesting the form by the close of business that day.

Standard #: 22VAC40-665-580-B
Description: Based on a review of eight staff records on 11/26/2019, the vendor did not ensure that within the first 90 days of employment, one staff who works directly with children, completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.

Evidence: 1) The VA Preservice Training for Child Care Staff certificate in the record for Staff #2, hired on 2/7/2019, was dated 7/28/2019.

Plan of Correction: Per the Vendor: All employee complete VA Preservice before starting employment.

Standard #: 22VAC40-665-580-E-1
Description: Based on a review of eight staff records and interview on 11/26/2019, the vendor did not ensure one staff had documentation of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the age of children in care.

Evidence: 1) Staff #2, hired on 2/7/2019, CPR certification expired on 11/09/2019. 2) During interview, a member of management reported Staff #2 does not have current CPR certification.

Plan of Correction: Per the Vendor: The class was scheduled for 12/03 at 6pm.

Standard #: 22VAC40-665-580-E-2
Description: Based on a review of eight staff records and interview on 11/26/2019, the vendor did not ensure one staff had documentation of current certification in first aid.

Evidence: 1) Staff #2, hired on 2/7/2019, first aid certification expired on 11/09/2019. 2) During interview, a member of management reported Staff #2 does not have current first aid certification.

Plan of Correction: Per the Vendor: The class was scheduled for 12/03 at 6pm.

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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