VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Mount Landing Children's Center
1413 Teakwood Drive
Suite F
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-1060

Current Inspector: Lynn Powers (804) 840-8260

Inspection Date: Aug. 18, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

X 8VAC20-780 Administration. X 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. X 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. X 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. X 8VAC20-780 Programs. X 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies X 8VAC20-780 Special Services. X 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. X 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. X 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. X 8VAC20-770 Background Checks X 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education X 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on August 18, 2023 from approximately 1:05 pm to 4:00 pm. There were a total of 25 children present, ranging in ages from 8 months to 7 years, with 7 staff supervising. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records were reviewed. During the inspection, children were observed during rest time, having an afternoon snack and playing with toys. Staff were observed having positive interactions with the children. The center is equipped with toys and supplies and items were available to the children. 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. Just writing the word corrected is not acceptable. Your plan of correction must 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 preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact NeShara Gaston, Licensing Inspector at 540-280-0742 or e-mail neshara.gaston@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center failed to ensure a search of the central registry was completed for each staff by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (date of employment 2/22/22) documented a search of the central registry dated, 4/4/22 which is beyond 30 days of employment. 2. No additional information was provided.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The toilet in the Pre-K room had brown dirt build up stains on the back lower sides of the toilet.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:	Based on review of documentation and interview, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1.The practice evacuations documented at the center, did not include an evacuation drill for May 2023. 2.During an interview, the center director acknowledged the drill was not conducted.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.