VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

HoneyTree Early Learning Center - Hunting Hills
4330 Franklin Road S.W.
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 725-3505

Current Inspector: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372

Inspection Date: Oct. 21, 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 LICENSE PROCESS 8VAC20-820 HEARING PROCEDURES 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE 63.2 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Comments:

The Licensing Inspector initiated and completed a monitoring inspection on 10/21/2022. The inspector was on site from 9:35am until 1:20pm. There were thirty-seven children under the care of six staff. The ages of the children ranged from four months to four years old. The children were observed morning snack time, outdoor play and free play. Four children?s record and four staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact Nicole Scott, Licensing Inspector at 804.588.2372 or nicole.scott@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain an updated search of the central registry check after 5 years. Evidence: During the inspection on 10/21/2022, the center failed to provide an updated central registry results check. The last central registry check was completed on 7/19/2017.
Plan of Correction:	The Program Director will ensure that all Central Registry are updated by their date. This one has been sent off. 10-24.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: Playground #1, the wooden gate separating playground is unable to latch closed due to the latch being broken. This creates a gap in the gate creating a pinching hazard. Playground #2, the resilient surfacing is separating causing gaps in the surfacing with cause a tripping hazard. Metal pins used to hold barrier in place are sticking up about 4 inches from original placement. This causes a impalement hazard.
Plan of Correction:	This has been reported to maintenance and will replace the gate by 11/4. Resilient surfacing will be redone in the spring . Will update on the date in March as it all depends on the weather at the time. Metal pins have been fixed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to keep hazardous substances such as cleaning materials in a locked place. Evidence: Cleaning chemicals were located on the top of the changing table in Classroom #1. The chemicals were accessible to the children. Cleaning chemicals were in an unlocked cabinet in Classroom #2. The cabinet was not accessible to the children. Closet in main area was unlocked and cracked open, with the key in the door. There were cleaning chemicals in that closet that were accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	The Program Director will review with staff and ensure that all cleaning supplies cabinets are locked. 10-24
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure when food is brought from home it is labeled with the date and identifies the owner. Evidence: Inspector observed packed lunches in the classroom. None of the lunches were labeled with names or dates identifying ownership.
Plan of Correction:	The Program Director will remind staff to label food from home as it enters the center if not already done so by the parent. 10-24