Frederick County Center
444 Shady Elm Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-1558
Current Inspector: Amy Tomblin (804) 629-3923
Inspection Date: May 16, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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8VAC20-780-60-A
8VAC20-780-240-C
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 05/16/2023 from 11:40 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There were 58 children present, ranging in ages from three to five years old with 12 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of five child records and six 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 you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Licensing Inspector at (804) 629-3923.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: Based on review of records, the center failed to ensure that the Virginia Department of Education orientation course was completed within 90 calendar days of employment.
1. Staff #3?s start date on file was 08/22/2022. There was no evidence that Staff #3 had completed the VDOE orientation course.
2. Staff #4?s start date on file was 08/22/2022. There was no evidence that Staff #4 had completed the VDOE orientation course.
3. Staff #5?s start date on file was 01/30/2023. There was no evidence that Staff #5 had completed the VDOE orientation course.
4. Staff #6?s start date on file was 10/17/2022. There was no evidence that Staff #6 had completed the VDOE orientation course.
5. Staff #7?s start date on file was 05/16/2023. There was no evidence that Staff #7 had completed the VDOE orientation course.Plan of Correction: We have added the evidence of completion of the VDOE Orientation Course is on the checklist /for new hires/returning employees requirements. All documents have been sent to VDOE licensing agent, Amy Tomblin, in a separate email on 5/18/23.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that were playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing complies with minimum safety standards.
Evidence:
1. In the front play area, one climber was observed to be on grass with no resilient surfacing.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that the climber did not have resilient surfacing.Plan of Correction: Mulch will be placed around climbing apparatus in the front playground. It will meet the standard requirement of 6 inches. This will be completed over the summer and before any children return to school in the fall.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
