Backyard Bears Day School
360 E. Virginia Avenue, Suite 2
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 819-2928
Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267
Inspection Date: Jan. 11, 2022 and Jan. 12, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection took place on-site on 01/11/2022 and the inspection concluded on 01/12/2022 with a virtual record review inspection. There were 21 children, ages 11 months-4 years, and 5 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed in free choice and learning activities. Diapering was also observed. A total of 3 children?s records, 3 staff records and 1 LLC Manager Record were reviewed.
New requirements became effective on October 13, 2021. The facility has not yet complied with the following requirement(s):
? 8VAC20-780-40-K The center shall develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.
The facility is to review the new requirements and work with their assigned inspector to ensure future compliance
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B Description: Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to maintain the required staff-to-child for 3 year olds up to school age eligible; 1 staff member for every 10 children.
Evidence: There were 11 children and 1 staff member in the Pre-K class during the 01/11/2022 on-site inspection. It was determined that the children in that class were aged 3 years-4 years. The required ratio for that class was 1 staff for every 10 children.Plan of Correction: Will apply for the ratio waiver.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-C Description: Based on observation and discussion with the staff, the center failed to maintain the minimum requirements of a first aid kit.
Evidence: The first aid kit did not contain adhesive tape.Plan of Correction: Will purchase tape and will discuss with the staff to notify when they use all of an item.
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.
