VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

HoneyTree Early Learning Center - Riverwalk
1824 Jefferson Street, S.E.
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 343-5905

Current Inspector: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372

Inspection Date: Aug. 18, 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 renewal inspection was initiated and completed on 8/17/2023. The inspector was on site from 11:10am until 2:30pm. There were 80 children, ages 3 months to 5years old under the supervision of 16 staff. Children were observed during indoor free play, lunch time and nap. Five children's records, two medical 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 #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for any founded complaints of child abuse or neglect within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #5, hired on 6/27/2019 had no record of a Central Registry on file during inspection on 8/17/2023. Administration was unable to provide documentation when requested.
Plan of Correction:	HR that is no longer here misplaced the CR and it has been sent off is back.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations required by the State Board of Health the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1.The record for Child 4 did not contain documentation that they received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health. Staff 6 verified that the first day of attendance for Child 1 was 08/16/2023.
Plan of Correction:	PD has requested the information and if not in by 9/5/2023 child will not be able to attend.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to have documentation of the TB screening submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #5 which was hired on 6/27/2019 had no record of a TB screening on file during the inspection on 8/17/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Staff has returned to college and will not be able to attend without a updated TB.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to keep a separate record foreach child which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child?s identity and age. Evidence: 1.Child #4, had an enrollment date of 8/1/2023 had no proof of ID on file during the inspection on 8/17/2023.
Plan of Correction:	PD has requested the information and if not in by 9/5/2023 child will not be able to attend.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center in a clean, safe operable condition. Evidence: The sandbox on the playground had very little sand inside. The mesh of the bottom was coming through causing a tripping hazard to children.
Plan of Correction:	Sand has been added to the sand box.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-E
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all infant prepared formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child?s name. Evidence: 1.In the infant classroom, there were bottles in the fridge that had no label to show ownership or dates. 2.In the Infant 2 class, there were bottles in the fridge with no label to show ownership or dates.
Plan of Correction:	Both lead teachers were out, and PD has spoken with the program leaders to ensure that this is taken care of in the future 8/19/2023.