James Madison University
821 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
(540) 568-6089
Current Inspector: Michelle Argenbright (540) 848-4123
Inspection Date: Feb. 26, 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.
8VAC20-820 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
- Comments:
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A renewal inspection was initiated on 02/26/2024 and concluded on 02/26/2024 from 11:00 AM to 2:20 PM. There were 72 children present, ranging in ages from two to five, with 11 staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies. A total of seven children?s records, seven staff?s records and two children?s medications and supporting documents were reviewed. The violations from previous inspections were reviewed. Repeat violations were found during this inspection.
Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
The Violation Report was corrected on 04/04/2024 to show the inspection type as a renewal inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure fingerprint results were submitted for a new staff member prior to employment.
Evidence:
The record for staff 5 documents employment date as 8/15/22. The center does not have the required fingerprint results per the administrator.Plan of Correction: Staff 5 had a fingerprint screen on 8/29/19 by VA state police. We were notified this was not acceptable. Employee has completed new fingerprint screen.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure a new staff member completed a sworn statement or affirmation before employment.
Evidence:
The record for staff 5 documents the employment date as 8/15/22. The sworn statement is dated 9/14/22.Plan of Correction: Admin to ensure all paperwork done prior to start date.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: (REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure central registry findings were obtained within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
Per the administrator the hire date for staff 6 was 12/14/2023. The record for staff 6 did not contain findings of a central registry background check.Plan of Correction: Admin to ensure done prior to start date.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on record review, the center failed to ensure staff submitted documentation of a negative TB screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. and prior to coming into contact with children.
Evidence:
The record for staff 5 documents the date of employment as 8/15/22. The TB documentation is dated 9/26/22Plan of Correction: Director has a system in place to ensure necessary paperwork in prior to start date.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A-8 Description: (REPEAT VIOLATION)Based on record review and interview, the center does not have a written care plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy.
Evidence:
The medication and supporting documentation for child 9 was reviewed. The center does not have a written care plan for child 9's food allergy.Plan of Correction: Director and Admin Assistant will both sign off on all files. Allergy plan has been added.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-F Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to maintain a medication authorization available to staff during the entire time it is effective.
Evidence:
The medication and documentation for child 8 was reviewed. The center does not have parent authorization to administer medication.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.
