Blossoms Childcare Center
2853 Rose Mount Road
Hustle, VA 22476
(804) 596-5772
Current Inspector: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157
Inspection Date: March 4, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Technical Assistance:
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- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on Monday, March 4, 2024, to determine the provider's compliance with licensing standards. The inspector was on site from 9:55am to approximately 12:58pm. There were 16 children in the direct care of four staff. Upon the inspectors' arrival, the preschool children were observed during circle time, singing, reading stories, and interacting with staff. The younger children were observed during free-play, independent play, and teacher-led activities. Later, the children were observed washing hands, taking bathroom breaks, and eating lunch. The center is equipped with age-appropriate materials and equipment for the children's use. Staff were engaged with the children and offering guidance when needed. The areas where children receive care were inspected and found to be in compliance. The center had the following posted: license, daily schedule, emergency numbers, evacuation maps, and various parent information. The center's first aid kit and non-emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. During the inspection, 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 were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: Based on a review of five staff records and interviews, the center did not obtain documentation that one staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing.
Evidence: The most recent TB screening in the record of Staff #4 was completed on 01/23/24. The previous TB screening was completed on 08/10/21 and should have been repeated no later than 08/10/23. During interview, a member of management acknowledged the TB was not obtained within the required timeframe.Plan of Correction: Corrected. In the future, repeat TBs will be obtained prior to expiration.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-A-1 Description: Based on a review of staff records, observations, and interviews, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care.
Evidence: 1. Staff #4 and Staff #5 were the staff members assigned to the Preschool classroom on 03/04/24.
2. The CPR certification in their records expired on 01/22/2024.
3. During interview, a member of management confirmed the staff members do not have current certification in CPR.Plan of Correction: Class has been scheduled for 03/09/24.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-A-2 Description: Based on a review of staff records, observations, and interviews, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in first aid.
Evidence: 1. Staff #4 and Staff #5 were the staff members assigned to the Preschool classroom on 03/04/24.
2. The first aid certification in their records expired on 01/22/2024.
3. During interview, a member of management confirmed the staff members do not have current certification in first aid.Plan of Correction: Class has been scheduled for 03/09/24.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
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