VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

HoneyTree Early Learning Center - Riverwalk
1824 Jefferson Street, S.E.
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 343-5905

Current Inspector: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372

Inspection Date: March 8, 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 LICENSE PROCESS 8VAC20-820 HEARING PROCEDURES 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE 63.2 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 03/8/2024. The inspector was on site from 7:30am until 11:00am. There were 59 children, ages 9 weeks to 5years old under the supervision of 16 staff. Children were observed during indoor free play and breakfast time. Five children's records and five staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact Nicole Scott, Licensing Inspector Phone-804.588.2372 Email- nicole.scott@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to have documentation of the TB screening submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1.Staff #5, which was hired on 10/5/2023 had a TB screening on file dating 10/9/2023 during the inspection on 3/8/2024.
Plan of Correction:	The HR department will ensure that the staff has TB screening submitted at the time of employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on interview, the center failed to ensure for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: None of the classrooms had a written record of attendance in their classrooms.
Plan of Correction:	We use tadpoles to check children in and out and will have the program director to ensure that they also have written record of daily attendance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-E
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that sandboxes with bottoms which precent drainage shall be covered when not in use. Evidence: The sandbox on the playground did not have a cover.
Plan of Correction:	Maintenance will purchase a tarp to cover the sand box.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-G
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that cribs shall be used for children under 12 months of age. Evidence: In the infant class staff were asked about children sleeping in cribs. Staff replied that some children sleep in cribs but others sleep in infant chairs due to not liking the cribs
Plan of Correction:	The Program Director will ensure that all children under 12 months of age are sleeping in a crib.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure staff and children?s hands were washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: 1.Staff #6 was observed during the diapering process. There was no handwashing for child or staff after the diaper change. 2. Staff #7 was observed during the diapering process. There was no handwashing for child or staff after the diaper change.
Plan of Correction:	The Program Director will provide training with teachers on handwashing for staff and children during toileting.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Multiples classrooms had no soap water for cleaning of diaper changing tables. When asked what they used for cleaning, Inspector was told they use the sanitizer or the disinfectant wipes.
Plan of Correction:	The Program Director will ensure that the classrooms that diapering surfaces will be cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use.