STEPS Head Start & Childcare
2720 Layne Street
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-5909
Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494
Inspection Date: April 11, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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:
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An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 4/11/2024. There were 42 children, ages 1 years-5 years, and 11 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large muscle activity outside, circle time and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector arrived at 9:30 AM and departed at 11:15 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:
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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 # 5 had a documented employment date of 11/28/2022. Staff # 5 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 does not participates in the National Fingerprint File which requires a CPS and Criminal check from that state.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on interview and review of staff record, 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 02/26/2024 and the TB screening was dated 03/01/2024.
2.Staff # 3 started employment on 03/12/2024 and the TB screening was dated 03/13/2024.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all diaper requirements were met.
Evidence:
1.The trash can in the Mixed Deliver classroom that held soiled diapers had a barrier that prevented the staff member?s hands nor soiled diaper from touching the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.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.
