STEP Rocky Mount Head Start
200 Dent Street
Rocky mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-2506
Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835
Inspection Date: July 7, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE PROCESS
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 07/07/2022. There were 39 children, ages 19 months-4 years, 9 staff members providing direct care and supervision and various support staff were 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 the following: in free choice activities, during large motor play outside and during lunch. A total of 5 children?s records, 5 staff records, 2 applicant records, and 5 medications were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: storage of supplies, children?s records and the licensing process. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 9:00 am and departed at 12:45 pm.
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 #: 8VAC20-780-260-A Description: Based on document review and discussion, the center failed to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.
Evidence: The most recent fire inspection available for review during the inspection was from 10/2020.Plan of Correction: Will contact the Fire Official and request an inspection. Will continue to follow-up until one is conducted.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Based on observation and discussion, the center failed to ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger electrical outlets shall have protective covers.
Evidence: There were a total of 12 uncovered electrical outlets in classroom 6.Plan of Correction: The outlets were covered during the inspection. Will review with the staff.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Based on observation and discussion, the center failed to ensure that practice evacuation drills are implemented monthly.
Evidence: There was not a practice evacuation drill conducted for the month of May 2022.Plan of Correction: Will have a 2nd person responsible for the monthly drills to ensure that they are done.
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.
