VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

New Beginnings Family Daycare
4762 Finlay Street
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-2748

Current Inspector: Heather Dapper (804) 625-2304

Inspection Date: March 27, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated on March 27, 2023, and concluded on March 27, 2023. There were 47 children present, ranging in age from infant to school age, with 10 supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care, and emergencies and nutrition. Medication is administered and medication, authorization forms and allergy plans were reviewed. The provider stated that transportation is provided and the vehicle and transportation documents were reviewed. A total of five child records and five 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. 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 #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on review of documentation, the center failed to obtain repeat background checks every five years. Evidence: Evidence: The record for staff #2 (employed: 9/20/17) did not have documentation of an updated fingerprint based criminal history record information check (last criminal history: 10/22/17) or an updated sworn statement (last sworn statement: 09/20/17).
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on a review of children's records, the center did not ensure that each child's record contained documentation of immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for child #5 (enrolled: 4/19/22) did not have documentation of immunizations at the time of enrollment. Documentation of immunizations were not received until 11/07/22.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on a review of children's records, the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: The record for child #5 (enrolled: 4/19/22) did not have documentation of a physical examination.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that subsequent communicable tuberculosis (TB) screenings were conducted at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3 (current TB screening: 02/24/22) did not have documentation that staff #3 had updated TB screening/test every two years from the date of the previous test/screening (previous TB screening: 01/27/20). 2. The record for staff #5 (current TB screening: 04/10/21) did not have documentation that staff #5 had updated TB screening/test every two years from the date of the previous test/screening (previous TB screening: 02/15/19).
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-210-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that program leaders shall meet all the required qualifications. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 and staff #3 did not have documentation to demonstrate how each staff member meets program leader qualifications. 2. A member of management confirmed that staff #2 and staff @3 did not have documentation on file to demonstrate program leader qualifications.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the playground, the edging of the concrete area was elevated from the grassy/mulch play area creating a tripping hazard. Trash/litter was observed and included styrofoam, plastic drink lids, candy wrappers, and paper. The fence surrounding the playground has a gap between the end of the fence and the building. The boards covering this gap were broken and no longer provided a barrier for the gap in the fencing. 2. In room #2, one broken outlet cover posing a risk to the infants in care. One toy shelf moved back and forth when touched. 3. In room #4, a wire protector was broken and exposing the wires. 4. In bathroom #3, the soap dispenser was no longer attached to the wall. Children were unable to access the soap. 3.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that restrooms were equipped with soap and paper towels or an air dryer. Evidence: 1. In bathroom #3 the soap dispenser was broken and the children could not access the soap. 2. In bathroom #4, The paper towel dispenser was empty at the time of the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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 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. In room #5, there was a diaper changing area and the trash can observed was not 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.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-E
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not ensure there was minimum of two shelter-in-place practice drills, yearly. Evidence : 1. The facility had documentation of one shelter-in-place for the 2021- 2022 school year. The facility is required to practice two shelter-in-place drills two times per year. 2. A member of management stated that one of the two shelter-in-place drills were not documented.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.