VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Little Explorers Discovery School LLC
5804 St. George Avenue
Crozet, VA 22932
(434) 205-4177

Current Inspector: Barbara Workman (540) 430-9257

Inspection Date: June 10, 2021

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. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A renewal inspection was initiated on June 10, 2021 and concluded on June 11, 2021. The director was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 45 children present and nine staff. The inspector emailed the director a list of items required to complete the inspection. The inspector reviewed four children's records, nine staff records, and one agent's record submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or laws and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The licensing inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care Programs.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-540-A
Description:	Based on a review of non-medical emergency supplies, the center failed to ensure that there was a working flashlight and a working battery operated radio on both floors of the facility. Evidence: 1. The downstairs floor did not have a working flashlight or a working battery operated radio. 2. The second floor did not have a working battery operated radio. 3. Staff verified that a flashlight and radio could not be located downstairs, and that the radio could not be located upstairs.
Plan of Correction:	Currently the center is organizing and moving supplies. Administration will ensure that a working flashlight and battery operated radio are placed in the evacuation bag downstairs and one of the evacuation bags upstairs.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that a completed central registry finding was on file within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's date of hire was 08/21/2020, there was not a completed central registry finding on file. 2. Staff #3's date of hire was 06/22/2020, there was not a completed central registry finding on file. 3. Staff verified that there was not a completed central registry finding on file for Staff #2 and Staff #3, and that there was no documentation or follow-up with the Office of Background Investigations on the status of the findings.
Plan of Correction:	Administration checked their email and could not located the completed background checks. Administration will follow-up with the Office of Background Investigations. If they can not be located new central registry background checks will be sent out immediately. Administration will provide the Licensing Inspector proof within 10 business days that the background checks have been completed or evidence that they have been sent out.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1721.1-B-4
Description:	Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that a sex offender registry check was completed in the required timeline for one staff member. Evidence: 1. Date of hire for Staff #1 was 01/18/2019. On the sworn disclosure statement dated 09/13/2018 Staff #1 indicated they had lived outside of Virginia within the past five years. 2. There was not a completed sex offender registry check completed and on file. The timeline to have the registry check completed was 12/31/2020. 3. Staff verified that there was not a completed sex offender registry check in Staff #1's file.
Plan of Correction:	During the inspection administration completed the out of state sex offender registry check, and printed the screen shot as evidence that it was completed. In the future any new employee who has resided outside of VA within the last five years will have a sex offender registry check completed before they begin employment.