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Blossoms Childcare Center
2853 Rose Mount Road
Hustle, VA 22476
(804) 596-5772

Current Inspector: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157

Inspection Date: Dec. 7, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
8AC20-780 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 Early Childhood Care and Education
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 12/07/2022 and concluded on 12/08/2022. On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, the inspector was on site from 9:30am to approximately 12:00pm. There were a total of 15 children in care in the direct care of three staff members. During the inspection, the children and staff were observed participating in a variety of activities. Staff were observed having positive interactions with the children. All areas of the facility including classrooms, hallways, playground, and bathrooms were inspected. The required postings were reviewed and found to be in compliance. Medication is not administered at this time and transportation is not provided. The center is equipped with toys and supplies and items were available to the children. Five children's records and four staff records were reviewed. Additional documentation was submitted electronically on 12/08/2022.

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 #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description: Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that two staff members had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.

Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #1, employed 07/25/22, did not contain the results of the central registry finding.

2) The record of Staff #4, employed 10/15/21, did not contain the results of the central registry finding.

3) During interview, management confirmed the central registry findings were not received within 30 days of employment for Staff #1 and Staff #4. The records did not contain documentation of any further contact with the Office of Background Investigations, and the staff members had been continuously employed.

Plan of Correction: The director followed up with the office of background investigation on 12/08/2022. A new request will be sent out for Staff #4.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A
Description: Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the center did not obtain a physical examination for one child before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

Evidence: 1) The record of Child #4, date of attendance 06/27/22, did not contain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. 2) During interview, management reported the physical examination was obtained, but the documentation could not be located.

Plan of Correction: A new copy of the physical examination was obtained on 12/08/2022. In the future, the director will maintain a checklist for each file to ensure it contains all the required information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-245-A
Description: Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff completed annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.

Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #3, date of employment 10/15/21, was missing 10 hours of annual training. 2) During interview, management acknowledged Staff #3 only completed 6 hours of annual training between 10/2021 - 10/2022.

Plan of Correction: In the future, the director will incorporate a training log to ensure all staff complete 16 hours of annual training.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-260-A
Description: Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

Evidence: 1) Record review on 12/07/22 indicates the most recent fire inspection report was completed on 09/24/2021. 2) During interview, management acknowledged a fire inspection has not taken place since 09/24/2021.

Plan of Correction: The fire department will be contacted to schedule a time for a fire inspection.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-260-B
Description: Based on a review of records and interview, the center has not obtained annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply, sewage disposal system, and food services.

Evidence: 1) Record reviewed on 12/07/22 indicates the most recent health inspection was completed on 10/01/21. 2) During interview, management acknowledged a health inspection has not taken place since 10/01/21.

Plan of Correction: The health department will be contacted to schedule a time for a health inspection.

Disclaimer:

A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.

The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.

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