VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Learn N' Play Child Care Center
130 Camden Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 835-2587

Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835

Inspection Date: Oct. 17, 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. 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE 63.2 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/17/2022. There were 28 children, 11 months- 4 years, and 8 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed during free choice activities, participating in a food craft project, watching television and during lunch. Infants were observed sleeping on demand. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with the staff: nutrition, playground requirements, and background checks. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 10:00 am and departed at 1:30 pm. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of a criminal history record check and a copy of a child abuse and neglect search from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record for Staff 5 contained documentation that Staff 5 has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the preceding five years. Staff 2 verified that the hire date for Staff 5 was 09/08/2022. There was not a criminal history record check or a copy of a child abuse and neglect search from all of the states in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Will call and request the information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 05/03/2022. There was not a search of the central registry available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Will follow-up.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-150-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each immunization and physical record shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: 1. The immunization in the record for Child 1 was not signed by a physician, his designee or an official of a local health department. 2. The immunization in the record for Child 2 was not signed by a physician, his designee or an official of a local health department. 3. The immunization in the record for Child 3 was not signed by a physician, his designee or an official of a local health department. 4. The immunization in the record for Child 4 was not signed by a physician, his designee or an official of a local health department.
Plan of Correction:	Will send letters to parents and get updated information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 2 did not contain the following information: name and phone number of child?s physician; name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached; and documentation of viewing proof of the child?s identity and age. 2. The record for Child 5 did not contain the following information: first date of attendance; and documentation of health information as required.
Plan of Correction:	Will review all records and get any missing information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 2 did not contain a job title. 2. The record for Staff 3 did not contain a job title. 3. The record for Staff 4 did not contain a job title. 4. The record for Staff 5 did not contain the following information: job title and date of employment; two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment (there was only one reference available for review); and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses orientation training.
Plan of Correction:	Will add the information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on document review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The attendance for the 2 year old class and the pre-k class was combined into one attendance record; the attendance was not taken for each group of children. 2. Review of the written attendance document confirmed that the daily attendance record does not document the departure of each child. The staff confirmed that they do not document the departure of the children.
Plan of Correction:	Will start documenting departure and will do the attendance by group.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and discussion, the center failed to ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The crib closest to the refrigerator in the infant room had several loose screws that were protruding and could snag skin. 2. There was a chair in the after school room that was cracked and created a pinch point. 3. The table in the 2 year old room was broken and had a jagged edge. 4. There was peeling paint that was accessible to the children in both the infant and 2 year old room. 5. Staff confirmed that the light in the hallway by the restrooms was inoperable. It was very dark in the hallway. The children had to walk down this hallway to access the infant and 2 year old classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Will make the necessary repairs.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that restroom areas shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. Evidence: 1. None of the four restrooms in the center (2 boys and 2 girls restrooms) were equipped with paper towels or an air dryer. 2. Only one of the four restrooms was equipped with soap.
Plan of Correction:	Will purchase and place the supplies in the restrooms.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-450-E
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that mattress when used shall be covered with a waterproof material which can be cleaned and sanitized. Evidence: Three of the crib mattresses in the infant room were made of a foam material that were not covered with a waterproof material that could be cleaned and sanitized. One of those cribs was observed in use during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Will purchase 3 new crib mattresses.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-M
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that no child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. Evidence: 1. A child in the infant classroom was observed walking around while eating a large cracker. 2. A child was observed walking around eating green beans during lunch.
Plan of Correction:	Will retrain the staff.