VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Melrose Adventist Child Development Center
1523 Melrose Avenue, NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 685-4739

Current Inspector: Tara K Martin (804) 588-2371

Inspection Date: July 22, 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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 07/22/2024 and completed on 07/22/2024. The on-site inspection began at 9:00 am and ended at 11:15 am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 36 children present and 9 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records onsite. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the yellow room, an aerosol container of disinfectant was in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. 2. In the orange room, a container of Dawn, Totally Awesome Disinfectant and Clorox wipes were in an unlocked closet. 3. In the red room, a container of disinfectant, Clorox Disinfectant Mist and Clorox wipes were in an unlocked closet.
Plan of Correction:	Hazardous materials were either moved or closets were locked during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that children?s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: In the yellow and red room, children were observed returning to activities without washing their hands after morning snack.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will ensure children wash hands before and after eating.