Chase City Head Start Center
504 North Main Street
Chase city, VA 23924
(434) 575-7916
Current Inspector: Molly Muscat (804) 588-2367
Inspection Date: Dec. 5, 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.
8VAC20-770 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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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on December 5, 2023 from approximately 10:40 am to 11:45 am. There were 13 children in attendance and a total of 2 staff present. 2 staff records and 6 children?s records were viewed. All areas of the center were observed including classroom, bathrooms, and the playground. The children were observed coloring, playing in centers, and playing outside while the licensing inspector was on-site.
Violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Please complete the plan of correction and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice, sign, and return it to me within 5 business days from today, 12/12/2023. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Your plan of correction should 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 measure(s).
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on record review, observation, and interview, the center failed to maintain in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current, dated, written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.
Evidence: The allergy list that was posted in the classroom was dated 2021-2022. There were no names listed on the allergy list. The record for child #1, date of enrollment 10/18/23, indicated a food sensitivity. The record for child #4, date of enrollment 08/22/23, indicated a food allergy. The record for child #6 indicated a food preference. Child #1, child #4, and child #6 were not listed on the allergy list posted in the classroom. Interview with staff # 1 confirmed that the allergy list was not current and did not list child #1, child #4, or child #6.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-320-B Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children.
Evidence: Restroom #1 and restroom #2 located in the classroom did not contain soap, toilet paper, or paper towels. Several children were observed entering the restrooms for use.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.
