VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

HoneyTree Early Learning Center - Salem
2111 Roanoke Blvd
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 344-6811

Current Inspector: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372

Inspection Date: Nov. 18, 2023

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 an unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/18/2023. The inspector was on site from 10:35am until 1:30pm. There were 37 children under the care of 8 staff. The ages of the children ranged from seven months to five years old. The children were observed during indoor free play and mealtime. 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 #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child?s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #2, which was enrolled on 08/29/2022 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 1/18/2023
Plan of Correction:	Director will reach out to mom on 1/18/23 about the form. She has until 1/27/23 to return it.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to maintain the playground in a clean, safe, and operable manner. Evidence: On the door of the wooden gate, the slacks of wood and been broken creating sharp, pointed edges which create a snagging hazard for children. There was a screen from a window on the ground on the blacktop. The screws that hold the screen in place were protruding upward causing an impalement hazard for children. No children were observed on the playground
Plan of Correction:	Fence will be repaired by 1/27/2023. Screen was removed from playground on 1/18/2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all climbable playground equipment had the required resilient surfacing. Evidence: Observed non-measurable amount of resilient surfacing under the required fall zone. The required amount is 6 inches of resilient surfacing,
Plan of Correction:	Mulch will be added to the playground by 1/27/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-A-1
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to maintain a current CPR certificate for each staff member within the first 90 days. Evidence: Staff #1, which was hired on 10/11/2022 and Staff #4, which was hired on 08/31/2022, had no record of an CPR certificate during the inspection on 1/18/2023
Plan of Correction:	Class for certification is scheduled on 1/25/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-A-2
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to maintain a current First Aid certificate for each staff member within the first 90 days. Evidence: Staff #1, which was hired on 10/11/2022 and Staff #4, which was hired on 8/31/2022, had no record of a First Aid certificate during the inspection on 1/18/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Class for certification is scheduled on 1/25.