Firefly Childcare New Dorset
2426 New Dorset Circle
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 822-1185
Current Inspector: Tara Barton (804) 381-8487
Inspection Date: March 22, 2022
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
- Comments:
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An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted with local agency representatives regarding a report of a forbidden action. On March 22, 2022, the inspector completed interviews with staff, made observations of children in care, and reviewed records. Copies of pertinent documentation and a video recording were obtained in conjunction with local agencies on March 23, 2022 and April 11, 2022. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
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- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on a review of documentation and staff interviews, the center did not ensure that the center's policies and procedures regarding forbidden actions were followed. Evidence: The center's discipline action agreement states "We will not use physical force or corporal punishment to correct children." On January 19, 2022, Staff A used physical force by grabbing Child A by the ankles, picking him up under the arms, and slamming him on the couch. Staff A admitted to using physical force. Plan of Correction: Staff A is no longer employed with center (1/21/2022). We have implemented a no touch policy. This entails the following procedure: if a child is not listening to redirection and has increased potential to cause harm, the room will be cleared of other children and the guardians will be called to retrieve the child immediately. This will begin the discipline 3 steps to removal from Firefly Childcare as outlined in our enrollment contract. Staff have been redirected to remain in the room with the child bit not physically intervene and call for second staff person if appropriate.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation on a video recording, the facility failed to have children under 10 years of age always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On January 19, 2022, the video shows that there is no staff present in the second and third grade group (7 to 9 year olds) for approximately two minutes. The children are seen engaged in inappropriate rough housing. Plan of Correction: At no time is a staff member to leave the room with children present. They must use walkie talkies to communicate if they need to step out. Staff training on these guidelines has been completed on a one-on-one basis the week of 1/31/2022 to 2/4/2022. It is now a priority conversation in orientation for new staff.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on staff interviews, video recording, and documentation from other agencies, the facility did not ensure staff refrained from using a forbidden action. Evidence: on January 19, 2022, Staff A is observed on video recording roughly handling Child 1 (age 8). Child A is seen displaying inappropriate play with a peer by hitting, kicking, and jumping on top of him. Staff A holds Child A (age 8) by his right wrist in time out on the couch next to him. Child A gets up after approximately two minutes and jumps on the other couch. Staff A gets up, grabs Child A by the ankles, pulls him along the couch towards him, and picks him up under his arms. He then carries the child to the other couch and slams him on it. He then forcefully pulls the child into a sitting position next to him. The child is seated on the couch for about 11 minutes. Staff A admitted to using physical force. Staff B stated that the video recording was that of the day care center. Plan of Correction: Staff A is no longer employed with center (1/21/2022). We have implemented a no touch policy. This entails the following procedure: if a child is not listening to redirection and has increased potential to cause harm, the room will be cleared of other children and the guardians will be called to retrieve the child immediately. This will begin the discipline 3 steps to removal from Firefly Childcare as outlined in our enrollment contract. Staff have been redirected to remain in the room with the child bit not physically intervene and call for second staff person if appropriate.
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.
