VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Horizons Unlimited Early Learning Center
221 Marston Avenue
Urbanna, VA 23175
(804) 758-0711

Current Inspector: Cassie Anderson-Leichty (757) 409-4668

Inspection Date: May 18, 2022

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. 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE

Technical Assistance:

Discussed reviewing the new CDC standards that became effective 10-13-2021 and the new website (Child Care VA) https://www.doe.virginia.gov/cc/.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and an in person tour of the program. A monitoring inspection was initiated on May 18, 2022 and concluded on May 19, 2022. There were 22 children present, ranging in ages from 3 months to age 5, with 7 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.058
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each building that was built before 2015 and houses a child day program that is licensed and serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: The center director confirmed they do not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Plan of Correction:	A carbon monoxide detector was purchased and installed on May 20, 2022
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-160-C
Description:	Based on a review of 5 staff records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that all staff had obtained and submitted results or tuberculosis screening or test at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician. Evidence: The record for staff #3 did not include an updated TB screening/ test. The most recent one available for review was dated 3-2-2020.
Plan of Correction:	The staff member has their screening scheduled for tomorrow May 24, 2022.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-70-A
Description:	Based on a review of 5 staff records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that all required items were in a staff record. Evidence: The record for staff #4, the designated program lead for the 3?s and 4?s room did not have documentation to demonstrate the individual possesses the education and certification, required by the job position.
Plan of Correction:	The director is getting that documentation together.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-290-2
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, fans, when used, shall be out of reach of children and cords shall be secured so as not to create a tripping hazard. Evidence: In the three and fours? room and in the four?s and five?s room there was a fan on a shelf that was accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	The fans were moved up and out of children's reach and stabilized all cording on May 20, 2022.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-290-3
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Evidence: In the three and fours? room there were 4 electrical outlets there were not cover and were accessible to the children.
Plan of Correction:	Plug covers were installed on the May 18, 2022.