VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Childcare Network #314
5220 Starkey Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 774-2547

Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267

Inspection Date: Feb. 23, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

? 8VAC20-780 Administration. ? 20 Access to minor?s records ? 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. ? 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education ? 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

Comments:

An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 02/23/2023. There were 63 children, ages 4 months-5 years, and 11 staff members supervising the children during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and circle time. A total of 5 children?s records, 6 staff records and one board officer, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 9:40 AM and departed at 12:30 PM . Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell @doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289-036-B-4
Description:	Based on review of one board officer?s the center failed to ensure that all out of state background checks were obtained. Evidence: Board Officer # 1 took office on 2/28/2022 and lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years in a non NFF state (national fingerprint file). The Board Officer is required to have a criminal background and a CPS from that state. The out of state CPS check was completed on 2/21/2023.
Plan of Correction:	The out of state backgrounds have been requested and will be completed in the future as the officer takes office.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on review of board officers and agents, the center failed to ensure that all board officers and agents shall obtain an eligibility letter upon completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1.Board Officer # 1 took office on 02/28/2022 and fingerprint letter of eligibility was dated 2/14/2023.
Plan of Correction:	The finger prints in the future will be completed prior to the board officer taking office.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on review of board officers and agents, the center failed to obtain that all board officers and agents had a completed sworn statement. Evidence: Board Officer # 1 took office on 2/28/2022. A completed sworn statemen was signed 2/20/2023.
Plan of Correction:	The sworn statements will be completed prior to taking office in the future.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of board officers and agents, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of taken the position as a board officer or agent. Evidence: 1.Board Officer # 1 took office on 2/28/2022 and did not have a completed search of the central registry in the record.
Plan of Correction:	The CPS has been submitted and will ensure in futures that all backgrounds are completed as the board officer and or agent takes office.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on review of the attendance and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each grouping of children, the center maintained a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: 1.On the day of the inspection at approximately 9:49 AM, the infant 1 class did not have the daily attendance completed for the all the children present in that classroom. Child # 1 arrived at 9:01 and was not marked present at 9:49 AM. Staff # 5 confirmed the attendance had not been completed yet. There were 6 children marked as present on the Infant 1 attendance and four children present in the grouping. Two of the children moved to the infant 2 classroom. Staff # 5 and 6 confirmed the children were present in the infant 2 classroom and marked on the infant 1 attendance. 2.In the infant 2 classroom there were 10 children marked present on the attendance with 8 children present in the grouping. Staff # 6 confirmed the 2 children were present in the toddler classroom and marked on the infant 2 attendance. 3.In the 2-year-old classroom child # 6 was marked present at 10:15 AM and left the program to attend a concurrent school at approximately at 8:15 AM. The staff did not mark the departure of child # 6.
Plan of Correction:	In the future all children in each grouping will be counted on that groupings attendance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas and equipment of the center was maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.Observed on the playground area, the outside wall and door leading out of the toddler room had several areas where the wood was deteriorating and had sharp edges that posed a hazard to the children. Children were observed playing next to the area. 2.There were two nails protruding out of the side of the doorway to the storage building and the wood was deteriorating and had sharp edges There were two nails protruding out of the post next to the doorway. This was located under the covered cement area. Children have access to this area on a regular basis and children were observed playing next to the protruding nails. This posed a protrusion hazard to the children. Staff # 7 stated that the deteriorating wood and nails have been like this for a while. 3.There was a plastic tricycle that the plastic on both sides of the seat was cracked and posed a pinch and protrusion hazard to the children. A child was observed riding the tricycle during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will work with the main office to ensure that all areas are maintained.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were locked using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the first two year old classroom, the cabinet above the sink was unlocked and inside the cabinet was unlocked chemicals. The cabinet was out of reach of the children.
Plan of Correction:	The chemicals were locked and staff was reminded during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-D
Description:	Based on observation, staff record review, and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each grouping of children had a qualified program lead. Evidence: 1.Staff # 5 was observed working alone with children as a program leader in the infant # 1 room on the day of the inspection. Staff #6 stated she was working as the program lead, because the regular program lead for the classroom was absent on the day of the inspection. After review of Staff # 5 record, there was no documentation of the educational requirements
Plan of Correction:	Will make sure that each grouping of children have a qualified program lead.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all diapering standards were met. Evidence: In the preschool bathroom the diapering trash can was overflowing with soiled diapers and pull-ups. The diapers and pull ups were approximately 7 inches above the trash can rim. The soiled diapers and pull-ups were touching the trash can lid and hanging out of the trashcan touching the exterior part of the trash can. The standard requires a method of disposal that can be used in such a way that neither the staff member?s hand or soiled diaper does not touches the surface of the storage system.
Plan of Correction:	A larger step can will be placed in the bathroom for use.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-C
Description:	Based on interviews and observations, the center failed to ensure that each container of diaper ointment or cream was labeled with the children?s name. Evidence: 1.There were five containers of Destin Diaper Cream that was purchased by the center that was being used on approximately 10-11 children. The diaper cream/ointment was not labeled for the individual child.
Plan of Correction:	The center purchased diaper cream was removed and parents will bring in diaper cream for their individual child.