VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Little Log Cabin Child Care and Learning Center
8640 George Washington Memorial Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 890-3002

Current Inspector: Cassie Anderson-Leichty (757) 409-4668

Inspection Date: Nov. 3, 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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 22.1BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and an in person tour of the program. A renewal inspection was initiated on November 3, 2022 and concluded on November 7, 2022. There were 46 children present, ranging in ages from 2 1/2 years to age 5 with 10 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure, all staff had obtained an out of state criminal history name check (CRC) prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 did not include results of an out of state CRC for the state of Illinois where they had lived within the last 5 years. Staff #2 was observed working during the inspection the first date of employment was 7-11-2022.
Plan of Correction:	The out of state CRC was received on 11-7-2022
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: In the Pre-K room, Three?s room and in the Young Four?s room there was a written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions observed and the list was not kept in a confidential manner as it was posted in the classroom and visible to the public. Center Staff confirmed the list was not maintained in a confidential manner.
Plan of Correction:	The allergy lists have all been placed in the privacy folders.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-A
Description:	Based on documentation review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center had obtained an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection available for review during inspection was dated 2-16-2021.
Plan of Correction:	We had a fire inspection on 11/7/2022.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the following classrooms hazardous chemicals were observed stored in an unlocked manner and they were labeled "keep out of reach of children" and at least one other statement "caution", "flammable" and "warning". 1. In the Pre-K room there was 1 container of hand sanitizer observed stored on top of the cabinet and in the unlocked cabinet under a sink there was 1 spray container of bleach/water solution, 1 container of disinfectant spray and 1 bottle of cleaning detergent/soap. 2.In the Three year old room there was 1 container of hand sanitizer stored on top of the dividing wall and 1 container stored on a supply shelf. 3.In the Young Four?s room there was 1 container of hand sanitizer stored on a shelf.
Plan of Correction:	All hand sanitizer has been removed from the center. The lock on the cabinet under the sink was faulty, so we added an additional lock to the cabinet.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-G
Description:	Based on review of documentation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Evidence: An inhaler was observed and it did not have the child's name, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Center staff confirmed the inhaler belonged to Child #2.
Plan of Correction:	The medicine was returned to the parents.