STEPS Head Start & Childcare
2720 Layne Street
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-5909
Current Inspector: James R Basham (804) 588-2370
Inspection Date: Jan. 13, 2025
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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 LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on 1/13/2025 and completed on 1/14/2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 11:11AM and ended at 12:45PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 24 children present and 11 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records on site on 1/13/2025 and 4 staff records electronically 1/14/2025. Medications were reviewed on site 1/13/2025. This inspection included - document review, tour of the facility, 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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 6 children present in Classroom 3, but only 5 were marked present on the attendance record. Plan of Correction: Provider will ensure all children's arrival and departure is marked on the attendance sheet.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In Classroom 5, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet. A mop with cleaning solution was also found in the restroom. Both were within reach of children. Plan of Correction: Provider will ensure all hazardous substances are locked using a safe locking method.
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.
