VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ivey Child Development Center
17120 Jefferson Davis Highway
S. chesterfield, VA 23834
(804) 526-6544

Current Inspector: Jennifer Moore (540) 430-0384

Inspection Date: Sept. 23, 2021

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.

Comments:

An unannounced complaint inspection was initiated on September 23, 2021 and concluded on November 9, 2021. The inspector was on-site on September 23, 2021 from approximately 10am-11:15am. A complaint was received regarding allegations in the areas of building maintenance. Interviews were conducted and observations were made. The administrator provided necessary documents requested by the inspector to complete the investigation. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegations or non-compliance with standards or law. Any violations not related to the complaint but identified during the course of the investigation can be found on the violation notice. 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. Please 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:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The bathroom at the center's entrance was observed to have a broken sink countertop that was rough and jagged that could cause a snag in children's clothing or cut children's skin The broken area was approximately 3 inches long. 2. Administration confirmed the bathroom is used by children.
Plan of Correction:	Church repair was notified and will repair sink.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-B
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the center's large area where children eat and nap there were Bactive wipes kept on a table where children are signed in and out. 2. Administration stated the wipes are kept at the entry table. 3. In the 3 year old classroom, alcohol wipes were kept on the top of a cabinet. 4. The labels on the Bactive wipes and alcohol wipes both stated "keep out of the reach of children" and "caution."
Plan of Correction:	Admin on duty will use daily walk thru checklist to ensure all items are locked and stored.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-340-D
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on staff interviews, file review, and observation, there was not at least one staff member in each grouping of children who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director regularly present. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was observed as the only staff member in the 2 year old classroom from approximately 10am-11:15am. Staff #1 identified herself as an assistant teacher scheduled for Staff #2's room. Staff #1 stated that Staff #2 is not in the classroom from approximately 7am-9:30am and 2pm-4:30pm daily. Staff #1 confirmed she worked all week. The record of Staff #1 does not have documentation of program lead qualifications. 2. Staff #2 identified herself as a lead teacher. Staff #2 confirmed she is not in the classroom from approximately 7am-9:30am and 2pm-4:30pm daily and that Staff #1 is alone with children when she is not in the room.
Plan of Correction:	Admin will make sure that when staffing 2 people in a room the lead does not leave for extended period of time/breaks.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-500-B
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that diapers shall be disposed in a leak-proof or plastic lined storage system that is foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor soiled diaper touches an exterior surface during disposal. Evidence: 1. The step-trash can was observed to be broken. The pedal did not operate the lid. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the trash can was broken and stated she lifts the lid up with her hand to dispose of diapers.
Plan of Correction:	Replace trash can
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-550-M
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure that written records of children's serious and minor injuries contained all the required information. Evidence: Four or six incident reports reviewed did not contain the time the parent was notified.
Plan of Correction:	Create new forms with box of time notified.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-560-K
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on interviews, the center did not ensure tables and high chairs shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 stated that alcohol disinfectant wipes are used to disinfect tables after snack. 2. Staff #1 stated tables are cleaned with soap and water after serving food and that bleach is only used on tables at the end of each day. 2. Administration stated that tables are sanitized at the beginning of the day and then cleaned with soap and water before snack and lunch. She then stated that Bactive wipes are used to sanitize.
Plan of Correction:	Review cleaning policies/procedures with all staff.