VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Little Spats Preschool
429 East Church Street
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 824-6192

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: Sept. 13, 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 September 13, 2022 to determine the centers compliance with licensing standards. Most but not all standards were reviewed during today's inspection. The licensing inspector was on site from approximately 1:10 pm until 3:00 pm. The Director assisted with the inspection. There were 25 children present, ranging in ages from 16 months to five years, with six 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 having lunch and preparing for nap. Staff interacted with children in a positive manner. A total of three 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 #:	8VAC20-780-210-A
Description:	Based on review of four staff records, the center did not ensure one staff meet program leader qualifications. Evidence: The record of staff #4, identified as a program leader did not contain documentation to demonstrate how staff #4 meets program leader qualifications. The director confirmed that staff #4 did not have documentation on file to demonstrate program leader qualifications.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will ensure the staff obtain the 24 hours of training within the next 30 days to meet program leader qualifications.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff completed the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #2, employed 02/03/2022, had documentation of completing the Department of Education orientation training on 05/31/2022, exceeding the 90 day requirement. The director stated the training had not been completed within 90 days of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: Going forward, I will use the Department orientation sheet to document and ensure staff complete the orientation training course within 90 days of employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-E
Description:	Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure staff completed orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3, employed 05/09/2022, did not contain documentation of completing first aid and CPR training within the first 30 days of employment. The director stated staff #3 did not have training in first aid and CPR.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: Going forward, I will ensure staff are oriented on CPR & First aid within the first 30 days of employment. The training will be documented on the Departments orientation sheet.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not maintain all areas ans equipment of the center, inside and outside, in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The outdoor playground area is carpeted with outdoor carpet. The seam of where the two piece of carpet meet have rolled back creating a tripping hazard.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: We are in the process of repairing and replacing the ground cover on the playground.