VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Fuqua School
605 Fuqua Drive
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-4131

Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494

Inspection Date: March 5, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 20 Access to minor?s records 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 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

Comments:

An unannounced on-site inspection was conducted on 03/05/2024. There were 13 children, ages 4 years-5 years, and 2 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: morning snack, circle time and small group. A total of 5 children?s records and 8 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: sending links from the DOE website. The inspector arrived at 8:38 AM and departed at 10:30 AM. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on review of staff?s records, the center failed to ensure that all required out of state background checks were obtained. Evidence: Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 04/26/2022. Staff # 3 indicated on the sworn statement that they have lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years. The state indicated on the sworn statement participates in the National Fingerprint File which requires a CPS check from that state.
Plan of Correction:	The out of state has been submitted.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of staff?s records, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of hire. Evidence: 1.Staff # 2 had a documented employment date of 08/15/2023. On the day of the inspection there was no documentation of a completed CPS check. Staff # 2 was observed in the working with children. .
Plan of Correction:	The CPS has been submitted and will make sure that all required backgrounds are completed at the required time.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of staff?s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1.Staff # 1 started employment on 08/15/2023 and the documented date on the TB screening/test was dated 06/29/2023. 2.Staff # 4 started employment on 08/11/2023 and the documented date on the TB screening/test was 09/22/2023.
Plan of Correction:	The administration will ensure that all TB screenings will be obtained prior to coming in contact with children .
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on review of children?s records, the center failed to ensure that a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1.Child # 6 has a diagnosed food allergy and the plan in the record was not completed by the child?s physician.
Plan of Correction:	The staff will have the parent to obtain a physician's signature.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:	Based on record review and interviews, the center failed to ensure that monthly emergency drills practiced. Evidence: The center did not have documentation of an emergency drill for October and December 2023.
Plan of Correction:	In the future all drills will be conducted as required and documented.