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Bluemont Community Center
33846 Snickersville Turnpike
Bluemont, VA 20135
(540) 554-8643

Current Inspector: Lisa Hudson (571) 389-2459

Inspection Date: Dec. 8, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION.
8VAC20-780 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
8VAC20-780 Physical plant.
8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.
8VAC20-780 Special care provisions and emergencies.
8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES.

Technical Assistance:
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) assumed oversight of child care licensing and monitoring on July 1, 2021. All associated regulations and codes have transferred over from the Virginia Department of Social Services.

Guidance, resources and training links can be found on the new website childcareva.com.

Comments:
This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program.

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/08/2021. The director was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 45 children present, ranging in ages from 3 to 5 years, with 8 direct care staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Three children's records, emergency preparation, medication storage and authorizations were reviewed. Children in the half day program bring snack. Lunch is provided for the child care program. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of School Readiness
703-314-0860
ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A
Description: Based on record review and staff statement, 1 of 3 children's records was incomplete.
Evidence:
Child #2 was missing documentation of a completed physical as the back page of the VA School Entrance form is missing.

Plan of Correction: Parent was asked to provide the complete form.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B
Description: Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place.
Evidence:
In the 3 day 3's class and the 5 day 4's year old classrooms, cleaning materials were not stored in an unlocked cabinet above the sink.

Plan of Correction: Center Manager will purchase locks for cabinets.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-C
Description: Based on observation, emergency maps are incomplete.
Evidence:
The posted maps only designate a primary exit. The secondary exit and shelter-in place locations are missing.

Plan of Correction: Maps posted in classrooms will be replaced with updated ones.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-G
Description: Based on observation and staff statement, food containers in the preschool classrooms were not dated.
Evidence:
The food containers in the half day programs are not dated according to the Director. Only a child's name was on the label.

Plan of Correction: Bags will be labeled appropriately.

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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