Independence Head Start
911 East Main Street
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 768-1746
Current Inspector: Todd Scott (276) 608-3749
Inspection Date: Nov. 3, 2021
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)
- Comments:
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The licensing inspector conducted an announced mandated initial inspection from 9:50 a.m. until 11:10. No children were in care; the director was present. This head start has relocated to this new site which is on the grounds of an elementary school in a modular unit. The center was inspected both inside and outside. Infants, toddlers and preschool age children will be served at this site in three classrooms. The center is well-equipped inside with age appropriate toys, books, and activities. There is new playground equipment on the fenced playground. The center had all the required emergency supplies and information.
All areas of the standards were reviewed but compliance for some standards could not be determined because the center is not fully operational.
New requirements became effective on 10/13/21. The facility has not fully complied with the following requirement; 8VAC20-780-240: The following needs to be included in orientation prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities: Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedure to cope with crying babies or distraught children. Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions including: a. Recognizing the symptoms of an allergic reaction b. Responding to allergic reaction. The facility is to review the new requirements and work with their assigned inspector to ensure future compliance.
The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued.
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.
