STEP Rocky Mount Head Start
200 Dent Street
Rocky mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-2506
Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835
Inspection Date: Feb. 12, 2024
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
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 02/12/2024. There were 65 children, ages 14 months-5 years, 14 staff providing direct care and supervision and various support staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed in the following activities: brushing teeth, free choice activities, center play, art/learning activities, and during lunch. A total of 7 children?s records, 7 staff records, and 7 medications were reviewed. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 9:00 am and departed at 12:30 pm.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-F-4 Description: Based on observation and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards.
Evidence: Sliced peaches were observed being served to the children in the STEP 6 and STEP 7 classrooms for lunch during the 02/12/2024 inspection. Staff 3 verified that there was a total of 12 three-year-old children in the STEP 6 class present when the lunch was served. Staff 8 verified that there was a total of 2 three-year-old children present in the STEP 7 class when the lunch was served.Plan of Correction: Effective immediately only diced peaches will be served to all classrooms that receive food from the kitchens at STEP.
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.
