VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Gingerbread Cottage Preschool, Inc. - Mechanicsville
8116 Walnut Grove Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 569-6110

Current Inspector: Jennifer Moore (540) 430-0384

Inspection Date: Nov. 8, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minors records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was initiated on 11/8/2023 and concluded on 11/9/2023. The inspector was on site from approximately 9:11 am-11:50 am. There were 41 children present, ranging in ages from 3 to 5 years, with 7 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies, nutrition and background checks. A total of 5 child records, 5 staff records, and 2 officer records were reviewed. Two officer records were reviewed remotely on 11/9/2023 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. You will need to 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a sworn statement background check for one staff prior to the first date of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/28/2023) contained a sworn statement dated 8/30/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the sworn statement was completed late.
Plan of Correction:	Going forward, we will ensure that sworn statements are signed prior to the first date of employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-A-1
Description:	Based on a review of five staff records, observation and interview, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 8/28/2023) contained a current CPR certification that did not include documentation to support that it included child/pediatric instruction. Staff #2 was observed caring for a group of children independently. 2. Administration acknowledged that the certification card was missing the required information and did not come with supporting documentation to show it was appropriate to the age of the children in care as required.
Plan of Correction:	The staff member had completed a first aid/cpr course that included pediatric procedures. We have obtained an updated certificate that clearly states this.