VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Pathways Early Learning Center LLC
364 Arbor Drive, NE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-2208

Current Inspector: Julia Kimbrough (804) 921-7596

Inspection Date: Feb. 20, 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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Comments:

A renewal inspection was initiated on 2/20/24 and concluded on 2/20/24. There were 39 children present with 12 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. The inspection started at 9:40am and concluded at 12:00pm. 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-H
Description:	Based on review of documents and discussion with administration the facility failed to have proof of public liability insurance available as required. Evidence: Proof of current public liability insurance was not able to be provided during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Documentation of proof of liability insurance will be obtained and placed in the file for future review and compliance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Based on review of staff records the facility failed to ensure that staff obtain orientation training as required. Evidence: The record for staff #1, date of hire 10/12/23, did not have proof of completed orientation training. The staff member has been working with the children since her date of hire.
Plan of Correction:	Files will be reviewed for full compliance and any missing items will be found or repeated and placed in the file for compliance. All new staff will complete the orientation training as required.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-E
Description:	Based on review of medications the facility failed to ensure that a current authorization to administer a medication was renewed. Evidence: Medication for child C was located in the active medication administration box, but the authorization to administer the medication had expired on 01/19/24.
Plan of Correction:	A new authorization to administer the medication will be obtained or the medication will be sent home. Medication will continue to be reviewed for compliance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:	Based on review of documentation and discussions with administration the facility failed to ensure that monthly evacuation drills were conducted as required. Evidence: There was no emergency evacuation drill conducted for January 2024.
Plan of Correction:	Emergency drills will be conducted and recorded monthly for compliance.