VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Little Spats Preschool
429 East Church Street
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 824-6192

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: Feb. 27, 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 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today February 27, 2024, to determine the centers compliance with licensing standards. The licensing inspector was on site from approximately 10:30 am until 1:00 pm. The Director was present during the inspection. There were 23 children present, ranging in ages from 20 months to five years, with six staff supervising. Children played outside on the playground with small trikes and balls. Inside activities included playing with legos, plastic food and kitchen set, dolls, and magnetic blocks. Children sorted pattern eggs and looked at books. Lunch time followed by nap time was also observed. Children provide their own meals. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Staff interacted with children in a positive manner. A total of five child records and six staff records were reviewed. The inspector interacted with staff and children in care. 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. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector. Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-840-8312 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Repeat/ Repeat Based on review of six staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff obtained and submitted the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 02/01/ 2022, exceeding two years. 2. The director confirmed staff #5 did not have a current tuberculosis screening.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will have the staff member obtain an updated TB for the file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on observation and interviews, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children, documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. On February 22, 2024, one attendance sheet was located by the rear door where children are signed in and out. The licensing inspector asked Staff #3 and Staff #5 if they had a written record of daily attendance with their group of children. Both Staff #3 and Staff#5 stated they did not have a written record for the children they were supervising. 2. The licensing inspector asked the director how children?s daily attendance is documented. The director stated she signs the children in and out on the one attendance sheet and confirmed an attendance sheet is not maintained in each grouping of children.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will give each classroom an attendance box to document daily attendance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-B
Description:	Based upon review of the emergency preparedness plan (EPP), the facility had not ensured that the emergency preparedness plan included all required procedural components. Evidence: 1. The EPP does not address the staff training requirement and the plan review and update. 2. The director stated the last review of the EPP was 01/23/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will review the emergency preparedness plan with staff and document any changes along with the date of the review.