VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Childcare Network
4300 John Tyler Highway
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 253-2562

Current Inspector: Tiffany Jones (757) 403-3045

Inspection Date: Feb. 9, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

Comments:

A focused monitoring inspection was initiated on February 9, 2023 and concluded on February 10, 2023.There were 40 children present, ranging in ages from infancy to 4 years, with 8 staff supervising and 1 administrative staff at the facility. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, background checks, and nutrition. A total of 4 child records and 3 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. If there are any questions regarding the inspection please contact me inspector, Tiffany Jones at 757-403-3045.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer service. Evidence: In Staff#1's record (date of hire: 12/20/22), there was no central registry finding found. Interview with staff confirmed the central registry finding for Staff#1 was not available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The Director will submit request staff background check and contact Office of Background Investigations for follow up.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of staff records and interview, in 2 of 3 records the center did not ensure each staff member submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. In Staff#1's record (date of hire: 12/20/22), there was not a tuberculosis screening found. 2. In Staff#3's record (date of hire:01/31/23), there was not a tuberculosis screening found. 3. Interview with staff confirmed documentation of tuberculosis screening was not available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The Director will have staff complete TB screening tomorrow.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on review of children's records and interview, in 1 of 4 records the center did not ensure to obtain all information for children's records. Evidence: In Child#'1 records (start date: 10/19/22), there was no documentation for two emergency contacts found. Interview with staff confirmed this information was not available for review during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The center will request parent to update the registration form with all required information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: In Twos classroom, one of the toilets in the classroom was not flushable. Interview with staff confirmed this toilet not working in the classroom.
Plan of Correction:	The Director will put in a work order today for the toilet repair.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the Older Infant classroom, there was room mist observed inside an unlocked cabinet with the labels "keep out of reach of children" and "caution".
Plan of Correction:	The Director will remind staff to keep cabinets with hazardous substances locked at all times.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure to follow the staff to child ratio for birth up to 16 months children when in care. Evidence: In the Older Infant group, there was observation of 1:8 (staff:children) including Child#1, age 13 months as the youngest in the group. Interview with staff confirmed the staff to child ratio for the group in the classroom.
Plan of Correction:	The Director will ensure compliance with ratio in each group of children in care.