VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Genesis Learning Center @ Airport
5621 Corrugated Road
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 326-2966

Current Inspector: Jennifer Moore (540) 430-0384

Inspection Date: Aug. 24, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minors records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was initiated and concluded on 08/24/2022. The inspector was on site from 9:20 am-12:00 pm. There were 50 children present, ranging in ages from 4 months to 11 years, with 9 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies, nutrition and background checks. A total of 5 child records, 5 staff records, and 1 officer record 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. Please complete the plan of correction and date to be corrected for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. You will need to specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Just writing the word corrected is not acceptable. Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on a review of 5 children?s records and interview, the center did not ensure that 1 child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: 1. before the child's attendance; or 2. within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #4 (DOE: 06/14/2022) did not contain a physical examination report. 2. Administration acknowledged that the physical examination report was not obtained.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will obtain all required documents before the first day of enrollment. Also an additional approval from a corporate member will be required for all new enrollments for the next 60 days.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on a review of 5 children?s records and interview, the center did not ensure that 2 records contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #3 (DOE: 06/13/2022) and child #4 (DOE: 06/14/2022) did not contain addresses for two designated people to call in an emergency. The record must contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Administration acknowledged that this information was missing.
Plan of Correction:	Administration will obtain all required documents before the first day of enrollment. Also,an additional approval from a corporate member will be required for all new enrollments for the next 60 days.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview on 08/24/2022, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the infant/toddler playground, 2 metal screws were observed protruding from the wooden fence that could entangle clothing or snag skin. 2. The administrator acknowledged that the exposed screws posed a safety hazard.
Plan of Correction:	The Directors shall conduct regular inspections to ensure playgrounds are free of safety hazards. All hazards will be documented and given to the maintenance department for immediate repair. Repair will be complete by 9/4