VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

HoneyTree Early Learning Center #11
2308 Washington Avenue
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-8100

Current Inspector: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372

Inspection Date: Dec. 14, 2023

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS. 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS 63.2 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Comments:

An unannounced complaint inspection was initiated and completed on 12/14/2023. The inspector was on site from 4:10pm until 5:10pm. There were 72 children under the supervision of 8 staff members. Children were observed during indoor free play and outdoor play. Two children's records and one staff records were reviewed. As the information gathered during the investigation did not support the allegations, the complaint is determined to be ?NOT VALID.? None related violations were issued to the program. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact Nicole Scott, Licensing Inspector Phone-804.588.2372 Email- nicole.scott@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations required by the State Board of Health the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1.The record for Child 2 did not contain documentation that they received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health. Staff 6 verified that the first day of attendance for Child 1 was 08/13/2023.
Plan of Correction:	The PD will ensure all immunizations are in the child?s file prior to the first day. Corrected 12/14/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child?s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #2, which was enrolled on 8/13/2023 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 12/14/2023.
Plan of Correction:	The PD will ensure the child?s physical will be obtained within the thirty days from the child starting. Child #2 physical has been turned in. Corrected 12/14/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1.The record for Child #1 did not contain the following information: Previous school attended, Food allergy and proof of ID. 2. The record for Child #2 did not contain the following information: Previous school attended, Food allergy and proof of ID.
Plan of Correction:	The PD will ensure all forms required at enrollment are filled out completely. Child #1 & #2 completed all missing information. Corrected 12/14/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-C
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. Evidence: On the playground, there was a mixed age group of children. The ages ranged from 2 years old to 5 years old. There were 33 children on the playground with 3 staff members. Four staff would be required.
Plan of Correction:	The PD will ensure when the children are going to be mixed age groups that the staff to child ration will be followed by the youngest child. Corrected 12/14/23.