Mary Bethune Head Start Center
1030 Cowford Road
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 575-7916 (231)
Current Inspector: Tara K Martin (804) 588-2371
Inspection Date: Jan. 5, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on-site on 01/05/2023 and electronic record reviews were conducted on 01/06/2023 and 01/11/2023. There were 13 children, ages 3 years-4 years, 3 staff members providing direct supervision and various support staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programs, special care provisions and emergencies and special services. The children were observed during outdoor time, child choice activities, teacher directed activities and meal time. A total of 5 children?s records, 3 staff records and 4 Board Officer/Agent records were reviewed. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 9:45 am and departed at 11:45 am.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation noticed issued to the provider.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child?s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
1. Evidence: The record for Child 4 did not contain a physical examination. The record indicated the child?s first day of attendance was 8/29/2022.
2. The record for Child 5 did not contain a physical examination. The record indicated the child?s first day of attendance was 8/29/2022.Plan of Correction: Staff will obtain information from family .
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review, the center failed to ensure the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards.
Evidence:
1. The record for Child 1 did not contain the following: documentation of viewing proof of the child?s identity and age.
2. The record for Child 3 did not contain the following: allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and action to take in an emergency situation, and chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodation needed.
3. The record for Child 4 did not contain the following: documentation of viewing proof of the child?s identity and age.
4. The record for Child 5 did not contain the following: documentation of viewing proof of the child?s identity and age.Plan of Correction: Staff will obtain information from family .
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers.
Evidence: There were 2 uncovered outlets in the classroom accessible to children. One was next to the teacher?s chair on the ?circle? rug and the other was next to the art easel.Plan of Correction: Protective covers were replaced during the 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.
