VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Little Spats Preschool
429 East Church Street
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 824-6192

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: April 17, 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 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today April 17, 2023, to determine the centers compliance with licensing standards. The licensing inspector was on site from approximately 1:50 pm until 4:15 pm. The Director assisted with the inspection. There were 33 children present, ranging in ages from 16 months to five years, with five staff supervising. Children were napping upon the inspector?s arrival. Later children had snack and played outside in the playhouses, on trikes and with other outdoor toys. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Staff interacted with children in a positive manner. A total of five child records and seven staff records were reviewed. The inspector interacted with staff and children in care. 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 questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector. Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-840-8312 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff obtained a repeat background check every five years. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #6 contained the results of a fingerprint national criminal record check dated 04/11/2018, exceeding the requirement to renew every five years. 2. Staff #2 was observed working during the inspection. 3. The director confirmed a request to update the fingerprint national criminal record check had not yet been requested.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not ensure that two staff obtained and submitted the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 01/12/2021, exceeding two years. 2. The record of staff #6 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 02/15/2021, exceeding two years.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not ensure four staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #1, employed 11/18/2022, did not contain documentation of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course, exceeding 90 calendar days from employment. The director stated staff #1 had nor yet completed the course.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-3
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the required staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Evidence: At approximately 4:10 pm, the licensing inspector observed 23 children (ages two years to five years) on the playground with staff #1 and staff #6 supervising. The required staff-to-children ratio is applied to the youngest child in the group and is applicable to the entire group. The required staff-to-children ratio is one staff member for every eight children present.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-4
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the required staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Evidence: At approximately 2:00 pm, the licensing inspector observed 15 children (ages three years to five years) with staff #6 supervising. The required staff to children ratio is one staff member for every ten children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-A-1
Description:	Based on observation, review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: Staff #6 was observed working alone in a classroom with children. The record of staff #6 contained documentation of CPR certification that expired on 01/22/2023. The director confirmed the CPR certification for staff #6 has expired and a renewal certification class had not been completed.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-A-2
Description:	Based on observation, review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in first aid as appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: Staff #6 was observed working alone in a classroom with children. The record of staff #6 contained documentation of first aid certification that expired on 01/22/2023. The director confirmed the first aid certification for staff #6 has expired and a renewal certification class had not been completed.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.