VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Mill Creek Child Care Center
11475 Lee Highway
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 992-2232

Current Inspector: James R Basham (804) 588-2370

Inspection Date: Oct. 30, 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 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:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/30/2023. There were 41 children, ages 2 years-4 years, 9 staff and 3 administrative staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel, environment and equipment, care of children, preventing the spread of disease, emergencies and nutrition. Medications were observed during the inspection. A total of 4 children?s records and 4 staff records were reviewed. The children were observed during active time on the playground, circle time and craft time. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 10:30am and departed the center at 12:30pm. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-B
Description:	Based on the review of 4 staff records, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit acceptable forms of documentation of tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Staff 3 date of hire was 5/30/2023 and on the day of the inspection the documentation of tuberculosis screening did not include the following: physicians signature
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain tuberculosis screening signed by physician.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing was maintained throughout the playground. Evidence: Licensing staff observed approximately 2.5 inches of resilient surfacing around the fall zones of the 3 foot tall blue, red, yellow and green play structure and the swing set located by the chain link fence.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will add resilient surfacing to playground.