Tuckaway-Ellwood House Child Development Center
3319 Ellwood Avenue
& 3321 Ellwood Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 355-5093
Current Inspector: Jennifer Moore (540) 430-0384
Inspection Date: Feb. 5, 2020
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
- Comments:
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The inspector conducted an unannounced focused inspection on 02/05/2020 from 09:05am to 11:15am. This inspection focused on compliance with supervision and physical plant standards. The children were observed playing games, participating in story time and interacting with their peers and teachers. The infants were observed eating, napping and having tummy time.
Today, the following child to staff ratio was observed:
Baby Birds - 11:3
Orange Birds ? 7:1
Green Birds - 16:2
Chickadees - 10:2
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 662-9038.
Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. You will need to specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
On 2/5/2020, the inspectors toured building 3319. There were several areas in the building with chipped and peeling paint within the reach of children in care. Building 3321 was not in use on 2/5/2020.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-340-A Description: Based on observation and interviews, the center did not ensure when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
Evidence:
1. On 02/05/2020, two inspectors toured the center. There were several areas of the center where lead paint was present and compromised due to chipping and peeling. Several areas were within the reach of children in care.
2. On 02/05/2020, the inspectors observed a child sitting against a baseboard where lead was previously identified. Additionally, the cribs in the infant room were up against the baseboards and window sills which presented the possibility of an infant touching chipped and peeling lead paint while occupying a crib. The inspectors observed about three occupied cribs during the inspection.
3. The inspectors observed blankets, toys, and supplies on and against areas where lead paint was identified.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.
