Step By Step Early Learning Center
4545 South Amherst HWY
Madison heights, VA 24572
(434) 847-4400
Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494
Inspection Date: Dec. 5, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was completed today 12/2/2019 The inspection began at 12:45 P.M. and concluded at 4:30 pm. There were 23 children present with five staff members during the inspection. During the inspection the entire physical plant was viewed,departure, infant care was observed, snack time was observed, emergency supplies were viewed, nap time was observed, and policies and procedures were reviewed, five children's records and five staff's records were reviewed.
Discussion with director about the emergency preparedness plan.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-160-A Description: Based on review of five staff's records, the center failed to ensure that all TB test and or screenings were completed within the 21 days of hire.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 was hired on 11/5/2019 and on the day of the inspection the TB test and or screening was not completed.Plan of Correction: The director will have the staff to go and get a TB screening and or test this week. In the future all staff will have TB prior to starting.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A Description: Based on review of five staff's records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete as required by the standard.
Evidence:
1. Staff #2 was hired on 9/19/2019 and the two required references were obtained on 9/24/2019. The references are required to be obtained prior to starting the position.
2. Staff #5 was hired on 8/16/2019 and the two required references were obtained on 8/30/2019. The references are required to be obtained prior to starting the position.Plan of Correction: The director will in the future will make sure that all references are completed prior to the hire date.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-340-D Description: Based on observation and record review, the center failed to ensure that all grouping of children had a qualified program leader.
Evidence:
1. Observed in the toddler the two year old classroom staff # 4 working as the program leader. Staff # 4 did not have the required 24 hours of training for the job position.Plan of Correction: The director will have the staff person to start and document the 24 program leader hours and will make sure that all program leaders meet the qualifications.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-510-G Description: Based on review of medications, the center failed to ensure that all medications meet the requirements per the standard.
Evidence:
1. Child # 6 medication stated that the manufacturer recommendation for children under the age of two years is to consult the physician. Child # 5 is under the age of one year. The authorization was completed by the parent only. The authorization requires a physician's order to be administered to children under the age of two years.Plan of Correction: The director will return the medication today and will make sure that all manufacturer recommendation are followed.
Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-B Description: Based on review of five staff's records, the center failed to ensure that all sworn statements were completed prior to the hire date.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 was hired on 11/5/2019 and the sworn statement was signed on 11/13/2019.
2. Staff # 2 was hired on 9/19/2019 and the sworn statement was signed on 9/24/2019.
3. Staff # 5 was hired on 8/16/2019 and the sworn statement was signed on 8/30/2019.Plan of Correction: In future the director will make sure that all background checks are completed and returned within the time frame.
Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-C-2 Description: Based on review of five staff's records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a CPS check within 30 days of hire.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 2 was hired 9/19/2019 and the CPS check was dated 11/13/2019.
2. Staff # 5 was hired on 8/16/2019 and the CPS check was dated 11/13/2019.
There was no documentation that contact was made with the OBI office to verify the location of the CPS checks.Plan of Correction: In future the director will make sure that all background checks are completed and returned within the time frame.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-A Description: Based on review of five staff's records, the center failed to ensure that all fingerprint letters of eligibility were received prior to starting the position.
Evidence:
1. Staff #5 was hired 8/16;/2019 and the and the finger print eligibility letter was dated 8/19/2019.Plan of Correction: In future the director will make sure that all background checks are completed and returned within the time frame.
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.
