James Madison University
821 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
(540) 568-6089
Current Inspector: Michelle Argenbright (540) 848-4123
Inspection Date: June 22, 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
8VAC20-780 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
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was initiated on 06/22/2023 and concluded on 06/22/2023 from 9:35 AM to 12:15 PM. There were 35 children present, ranging in ages from 3 years to 5 years, with eight staff supervising the class and two administrators. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies. A total of five children?s records and the five staff?s records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.011-F Description: Based on observation, the center failed to post the most current inspection.
Evidence:
1. At the entrance to the center the inspection posted was dated 3/22/22. The last inspection conducted was dated 12/1/22.
2. The director verified that is the location they posted inspections.Plan of Correction: The correct inspection was posted the day of this inspection. When the results of this inspection is received it will be posted. The director will ensure the correct inspection results are posted from now on.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain an immunization record for one out of five children's records reviewed.
Evidence:
1. The record for child 1, start date 8/23/22, did not contain an immunization record.
2. The administrator verified they did not have an immunization record for child 1.Plan of Correction: The immunization record was obtained during the inspection. In the future the administration will ensure no child starts at the center until immunization records are obtained.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on interview, the center failed to maintain a written list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in a confidential manner in each classroom where the children are present.
Evidence:
1. In the Gold classroom the teacher stated a child had a food allergy. She was unable to provide a written list of the child's allergies in the classroom.
2. The director stated the child was moved to the classroom recently and the list was not moved.Plan of Correction: The allergy list was moved to this classroom for this child during the inspection. In the future the director will ensure when children are moved to new classrooms that the allergy list is updated.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure five out of five staff records contained documentation to demonstrate that the individual possessed the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.
Evidence:
1. A review of all staff records that were present in the three classrooms did not contain documentation and certification of how any of the teachers met lead teacher qualifications.
2. The director was able to verbally advise the educational background for the staff which showed how they met lead teacher qualifications but did not have documentation to demonstrate.Plan of Correction: The college transcripts were obtained and forwarded to the licensing inspector and added to each staff records on 6/26/23 to show how each staff member qualified for lead teacher. In the future the director will ensure each staff file contains the documentation to show how they qualify for the position.
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.
