Child Connections Development Center, Inc.
110 Crofton Place
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 591-1010
Current Inspector: Beth Orebaugh (540) 847-9173
Inspection Date: Oct. 12, 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.
8VAC20-820 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:
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A monitoring inspection was initiated on 10/12/2023 and concluded on 10/12/2023. There were 31 children present, ranging in ages from 5 months to 4 years, with 8 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 noncompliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A Description: Based on a review of children?s records, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
Evidence:
1. The record of Child 2 (DOE 11/01/2021) contained documentation of immunizations dated 10/13/2023.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Based on a review of children?s records, the center failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for each child before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance.
Evidence:
1. The record of Child 2 (DOE 11/01/2023) contained documentation of a physical dated 10/13/2023.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that staff complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence:
1.The record of Staff 2 (DOH 04/04/2022) and Staff 5 (DOH 12/17/2017) did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation. Administration acknowledged it was not completed.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. The four-year old room had an unlocked closet containing Lysol with labels stating "keep out of reach of children" and "caution". The lock on the cabinet was observed to be broken and inoperable.
2. Staff in classroom confirmed the lock on the closet was door was broken.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on observation, measurement and interview on March 4, 2020, the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards.
Evidence:
1. The resilient surfacing under a 4ft climbing structure did not meet the minimum requirement of 6 inches of surfacing. The center utilizes wood chips as resilient surfacing and there was grass coming through the surface of the wood chips.
2. Staff member confirmed that there was grass coming through the wood chip surfacing all over the playground.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-A-1 Description: Based on record review, at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have, within 90 days of 10/13/21: Current certification in CPR as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.
Evidence:
1. Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 only had documentation in their files of the online portion completed for the CPR training. As of the date of the inspection, they had not yet completed the in-person demonstration. Staff 1 was a lead teacher in a classroom and was not fully certified in CPR.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
