VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Little Eagles Child Development Center
39 Polk Street
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-0460

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: Aug. 25, 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. ? 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. ? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) ? 20 Access to minor?s records ? 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education ? 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today, August 25, 2022 to determine the centers compliance with licensing standards. Most but not all standards were reviewed during today's inspection. On August 25, 2022, the licensing inspector was on site from approximately 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Director assisted with the inspection. There were 23 children present, ranging in ages from four months to four years, with five staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Children were observed playing in centers with a variety of age appropriate materials. Staff participated in play and interacted with children in a positive manner. A total of four child records and four staff records were reviewed. The inspector interacted with staff and children in care. 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. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector. Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-840-8312 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children for one staff record. Evidence: The record of staff #2, hired 06/07/2022, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 06/13/2022 exceeding the date of hire. Administration stated the tuberculosis screening for staff #2 was submitted after employment.
Plan of Correction:	Per administration: We will have staff submit tuberculosis screening documentation at the time of hire going forward.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on review of children?s records and interview, the center did not maintain a current written list of all children?s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in the allergy plan that shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: The record of child #1 indicated a sensitivity and was not documented in the allergy plan. There was no written list of all children?s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions maintain in each classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Per administration: We will review each child's record and construct a written list of all allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-E
Description:	Based on review of four staff records, the center did not ensure one staff completed orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #2, hired 06/07/2022, did not have documentation of training in first aid and CPR, exceeding 30 days from employment. Administration stated training in first aid and CPR had not been conducted for staff #2.
Plan of Correction:	Per administration: We will review First aid and CPR with staff #2 and with all new hires within 30 days of employment. We will use the new orientation sheet to document the training.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-L
Description:	Based on interview, the center did not ensure there was always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children training. Evidence: Administration stated staff did not have current daily health observation training.
Plan of Correction:	Per administration: We will have staff complete daily health observation training.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not maintain all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The metal cellar door located on the playground had peeling paint and rust that covered the majority of the surface. 2. The wooden fence around the toddler playground had multiple pickets that were warped exposing nails. One picket was split and created a jagged edge that could snag the skin of a child.
Plan of Correction:	Per administration: I will have my husband paint the cellar door and repair the fence.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-430-L
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure infant walker were not used. Evidence: An infant walker was observed in use in the infant classroom
Plan of Correction:	Per administration: We will remove the infant walker from the center today.