Ms. Babs Nursery School
2319 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 353-5019
Current Inspector: LaTasha Smith (804) 588-2362
Inspection Date: Aug. 4, 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on August 4, 2023 with the center director. The inspection began at approximately 9:25 am and concluded at 11:15 am. There were 57 children present, ranging in ages from 3 months to 5 years, with 13 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 5 child records and 5 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 ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. 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 preventive measure(s).
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector LaTasha Smith at (804) 588-2362
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the results of a central registry background check within 30 days of employment for 2 staff as required.
Evidence:
1. The record of staff #1 (DOH: 5/31/2023) did not contain the results of a central registry background check.
2. The record of staff #4 (DOH: 7/11/2023) did not contain the results of a central registry background check.
2. Administration acknowledged that the background checks were not received within the required time frame.Plan of Correction: Call and follow up .Portability did not process.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: Based on documentation review, the center did not obtain updated tuberculosis (TB) tests or screenings for each staff member every two years.
Evidence:
1. The Tuberculosis (TB) test for staff 2 was last conducted on 4/17/2021. Staff 2 should have completed an updated Tuberculosis (TB) test or screening on or before 4/17/2023.
2. The director verified that staff 2 had not completed an updated Tuberculosis test/screening.Plan of Correction: Will have within a week.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-B Description: Based on record review, the center did not maintain complete records for each staff member. Evidence: The record for staff 1 and staff 4 did not contain documentation of orientation. Plan of Correction: Complete and place in file.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shell be maintained in a clean safe and operable conditions.
Evidence:
1. On the toddler playground, the log cabin contained a crack in the window about 2-3 inches long. The crack exposed sharp edges.
2. In the Bumble Bees classroom behind the door, there is a hole in the wall about 3-4 ? inches.
3. The director stated that the owner is aware of the crack in the log cabin and plans to remove the equipment from the playground area.Plan of Correction: 1. Duck tape for now. Will replace house
2. Patch and get cover for door handle.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all electrical outlets shall have protective covers.
Evidence:
1. An electrical outlet in the Crickets classroom on the backwall, did not have an outlet cover.
2. In the June Bugs classroom under the while board, there was an electrical outlet that did not have an outlet cover.Plan of Correction: New covers given and placed in outlets.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Based on record review, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.
Evidenced:
1. There was no documentation that drills were conducted for May, June, and July 2023. The last drill documented was 4/2023.
2. The director was aware that drills had not been documented.Plan of Correction: Make sure to complete monthly and document.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-570-E Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all prepared infant formula shall be dated.
Evidence:
1. 14 Bottles of prepared infant formula, was not labeled with the date.
2. The director was aware that the prepared bottles of infant formula had not been labeled with the date.Plan of Correction: Spoke with staff, follow up with photo to show date
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.
