VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Right Start Early Childhood Center
1028 Shelley Street
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 543-0767

Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784

Inspection Date: Jan. 23, 2024

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22 Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide.1 Background 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed the following with administrative staff: *Repair to baseboard in two-year old class *Posting of inspection documents *Parent information in children's records *Update evacuation plan in two-year old classroom

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 01/23/2024 from 10:55 am - 1:30 pm. At the time of entrance there were 27 children in care with 5 staff. The children ranged in age from two years - five years. Children were observed during late morning program time, outdoor play, lunch and nap. Records were reviewed for three staff and four children. Violations were found in the areas of administration and medication and are listed on the violation notice issued to the facility.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	(Repeat Violation) Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that documentation of the required TB screening was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The TB screening for staff 1 was completed on 01/22/2023 after her hire date of 12/29/2022. a. Administrative staff confirmed that the TB screening for staff 1 had been obtained after the first day of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Administrative staff stated that all new staff will obtain the required TB screening within 30 days prior to employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the required elements. Evidence: 1. Written documentation of orientation training was not on file for staff 1 and staff 2. a. Administrative staff confirmed that the orientation training check list had not been added to these staff files.
Plan of Correction:	Administrative staff stated that both staff had received orientation training. Documentation will be placed in each staff file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-I
Description:	Based on medication review, the center failed to ensure that prescription medication shall be maintained in the original, labeled container. Evidence: 1. Two emergency medications for child 1 were not maintained in the original, labeled container. a. These medications were stored in a plastic bag without the original prescription label and container.
Plan of Correction:	Administrative stated that the parent of child 1 will be asked to provide the prescription label/container for this medication.