Triple R Ranch
3531 Bunch Walnuts Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4177
Current Inspector: Emily Walsh (757) 404-2575
Inspection Date: Aug. 18, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was provided in the following areas of the standards: Background checks, play areas, children's records, staff records, physical examinations, Program Leader qualifications, CPR/First Aid certification, hand washing, nutrition, and building maintenance.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 8/18/22 from 1:30pm - 3:15pm. During the inspection there were 28 children ages five years old through twelve years old in care with 5 staff. Children were observed participating in various activities in the classrooms, playing outside, swimming, and eating snack. Records were reviewed for children and 15 staff during the inspection. Medication, emergency procedures and emergency supplies were reviewed during the inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program, and were discussed during the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff #1, contained documentation of TB screening that was dated 7/3/20.
2. The record for staff #3, contained documentation of TB screening that was dated 7/17/20.
3. Staff #5 (Program Director), reviewed the records for staff #1 and staff #3, and confirmed that an updated TB screening had not been received.Plan of Correction: The facility responded: Both staff will be sent to complete an updated TB screening. All staff will complete an updated TB screening every two years from their last TB screening.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. There were exposed metal spikes that are used to secure the landscape timbers in the ground along the walking trail from the climbing wall to the cabin area.
2. Staff #5 (Program Director) confirmed the items listed above were not in a safe and operable condition.Plan of Correction: The facility responded: We will make all necessary repairs to ensure that the metal spikes used to secure the landscape timbers are not exposed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on observation, it was determined that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.
Evidence:
1. The resilient surface (rubber mulch), around the climbing structure did not extend six feet out from the climbing structure on all sides.
2. Staff #5 (Program Director) viewed the resilient surfacing (rubber mulch) in the fall zone for the play structure, and confirmed that it was not compliant with the requirements in the standards of six feet of resilient surfacing on all sides.Plan of Correction: The facility responded: We will make sure the fall zone extends to six feet on all sides of the climbing structure.
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.
