VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Miss Alyson's
7117 Ladysmith Road
Ruther glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-5838

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: Nov. 6, 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 SANCTIONS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 22.1 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted today, November 6, 2023. The inspector was on site from approximately 1:40 pm until 3:10 pm. The director was on site and assisted with the inspection. There were 15 children present, ranging in ages from seventeen months to three years, with four staff supervising. Children were napping at the time of the inspector?s arrival. Later children had snack, read stories and prepared for outside time. Interactions between staff and children were positive. 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 five child records and four 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. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector. Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-840-8312 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain all required documentation for one staff record. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2, employed 10/03/2023, contained one written reference dated 10/19/2023, exceeding the date of employment. The record did not contain a second reference as required by the standards. 2. Two or more references as to character and reputation are required to be checked before employment or volunteering.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will update the file and going forward I will make sure to call if letters of reference have not been obtained prior to employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A canister of sanitizer deodorizer was observed on an open shelf in the bathroom. The door of the bathroom was closed but not locked. Staff stated children did not use that bathroom.
Plan of Correction:	The director removed the canister and place it in a locked cabinet. Per the director: all cleaning supplies will be kept in the locked cabinet.