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Always Sonshine Learn and Play
11919 Rutherford Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-3355

Current Inspector: Sharon Allen (540) 272-2941

Inspection Date: July 14, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:
Provided technical assistance on the following topics:

1)Staff emergency contact requirements (standard 70)
2)Required menu components and parent notifications (standard 560)
3)Allergy list posting requirements (standard 40M)
4)Storage of staff belongings (standard 280H)

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today at 9:30am-12:25pm. There were 47 children ranging in age from 3 months to 11 years old supervised by 9 staff. The physical plant, outdoor playground area, programming, menus, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, 1 medication, emergency drills, and emergency supplies were inspected. Children were observed playing games, coloring, eating snack, playing with blocks, and playing outdoors. There was an adequate number of staff trained in CPR/First aid, Daily Health Observation and Medication Administration at the time of inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.

Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 7/21/22. Please email me at angela.dudek@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations:
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2
Description: Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of the results of a national fingerprint background check prior to date of hire.

Evidence: The national fingerprint background check that was completed by Staff #2 (hire date 5/16/22) was completed on 5/18/22.

Plan of Correction: We will ensure that no new staff will receive no clock hours even if it is just clerical paperwork. No new hire will start w/out proper background check on file.

Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B
Description: Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff prior to date of hire.

Evidence: There was no documentation of a sworn disclosure statement for Staff #4 (Date of hire 2/16/22) in the file.

Plan of Correction: We will ensure our new hire packets have all necessary documents at time of hiring.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A
Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment outside of the center were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

Evidence: 1)There was a hole, approximately 6 inches long, on the Dragonflies 1 playground on the black plastic support borders around the equipment that could cause an entrapment. 2) There were 3 cracks that could snag skin on the black plastic support borders around the playground equipment on the Dragonflies 2 playground. 3)On the Duckies playground, there was a sharp metal wire that could cause snagging of skin or clothing that was weaving through the bottom of the fence where the Dragonflies 2 class was playing. 4)There was sharp metal exposed on the back corner fence on the Dragonflies 2 playground that could cause snagging of skin or clothing. 5)There were 2 large bolts protruding from the wiggles playground edging causing a possible trip hazard. 6) On the Dragonflies 2 playground, there was exposed landscaping fabric in the area the children were running and playing that could cause a trip hazard.

Plan of Correction: 1)We will fix/replace the black plastic support borders
2)We will fix/replace the black plastic support borders
3)We will fix the bottom of fencing area as to not cause any harm or concern
4)We will fix/remove any area of fencing that could cause any harm or concern
5)We will ensure these bolts are more secure; no more protruding
6)We will get more mulch and ensure landscaping fabric is not exposed

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B
Description: Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence: 1)In the School Age classroom, there was a bin of bleach, disinfectant and glass cleaner on top of the classroom cubbies. 2)The staff bathroom that was located within the school age classroom area was unlocked and contained 2 cans of air freshener with "Caution" and "Keep out of Reach of Children". 3)The laundry room that was located down a short hallway directly off of the school age classroom was left open and several containers of disinfectant, detergent, drain cleaner, bleach, and WD40 were accessible to children. 4)There was a magic eraser that was stored on the bottom shelf of the open diapering station in the Dragonflies 1 classroom.

Plan of Correction: We will immediately remove any extra cleaning supplies to a locked area.
We will keep the laundry area locked at all times.
We will ensure all cleaning products/materials are not accessible to children.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B
Description: Based on observation, it was determined that the facility did not ensure there was adequate resilient surfacing for the fall zone under and around all playground equipment as required.

Evidence: 1)On the Duckies playground there were two slides approximately three feet from each other and approximately 3 feet off the ground without resilient surfacing present. 2)On the Wiggles playground, there was a climbing structure with slide approximately three feet off the ground without resilient surfacing present. 3)On the Dragonflies 2 playground, there was a climbing structure and slide approximately 2 feet from the ground and 2 climbing structures with slides approximately 3 feet from the ground without an adequate amount of resilient surfacing. The resilient surfacing in these areas was approximately 1 inch deep and did not meet the required depth to prevent injury.

Plan of Correction: #1-3
We will properly secure resilient surfacing or remove items from playground areas.

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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