VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Bridges Head Start - Acquinton I
18550 King William Road
King william, VA 23181
(804) 769-1591

Current Inspector: Heather Dapper (804) 625-2304

Inspection Date: March 20, 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 LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

N/A

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted on March 20, 2023 from approximately 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. There were 16 children present in the center, with 3 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of six child records and four staff records. Health Inspection: 05/05/2022 Fire Inspection: 01/30/2023 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. Please complete the plan of correction and the date to be corrected for each violation listed on the violation notice and return it to the department within 5 business days from receipt. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s); 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Heather Dapper Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone # (804) 625-2304 heather.dapper@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-190-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that there was a qualified program director. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3, identified as the program director, did not have documentation to meet the qualifications regarding education. 2. The administrator stated that staff #3 is currently enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) program and has not completed all requirements for the CDA.
Plan of Correction:	The center will ensure that there is a qualified program director is located on site
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure the diapering area contained a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: 1. The bathroom trash can had a broken foot operated pedal. 2. There were pull-ups in the trash can.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will be provided with a new trash can a foot operated handle to ensure that the diapering area is contained and hands will not touch the exterior.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-E
Description:	Based on observation and interviews, the center did not have all nonmedical emergency supplies as required. Evidence: 1. There was not a working battery-operated radio at the center. 2. The administrator was not able to find batteries for the radio.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will have a battery - operated radio in the classroom at all times and batteries for back-up.