VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

HoneyTree Early Learning Center #11
2308 Washington Avenue
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-8100

Current Inspector: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372

Inspection Date: July 25, 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 LICENSE PROCESS 8VAC20-820 HEARING PROCEDURES 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE 63.2 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 07/25/2023. The inspector was on site from 2:50pm until 5:10pm. There were 57 children, ages 5 months to 11years old under the supervision of 11 staff. Children were observed during indoor free play, snack time and outdoor play. Five children's records and five staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact Nicole Scott, Licensing Inspector Phone-804.588.2372 Email- nicole.scott@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of a criminal record check and a child abuse and neglect registry check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff 3 contained documentation that Staff 3 has resided outside of the state within the preceding five years. There was not a child abuse and neglect search registry check from the state in which Staff 3 resided within the preceding five years available for review.
Plan of Correction:	The Staff that was missing the out of state CR was sent off back in June still waiting on it.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center in a clean, safe operable condition. Evidence: 1.The large playhouse structure has multiple cracks in the floor of the structure. This is an entrapment hazard for children. Children were observed playing on this structure. 2.One of the larger red trike had a missing seat. A child was observed riding the trike. This is a hazard to children. 3.On the front toddler playground, a large piece of siding has come off the building and is on the children?s playground.
Plan of Correction:	#1 has been removed from playground all for date of 7-31 #2 Trike has been thrown away #3 Siding has been fixed
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There were multiple containers of cleaning and disinfectant located on a shelf in children?s bathroom. The chemicals under the changing table were unlocked as well. The cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Children were observed in the changing table area.
Plan of Correction:	The PD has spoken with staff about locking up all cleaning supplies 7-26
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all climbable playground equipment had the required resilient surfacing. Evidence: Observed non-measurable amount of resilient surfacing under the required fall zone. The required amount is 6 inches of resilient surfacing.
Plan of Correction:	Mulch was added to playground 7-28