First Steps Learning Center LLC
8146 Elm Street
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 789-1870
Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312
Inspection Date: Dec. 12, 2024
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
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
20 Access to minor?s records
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.
- Technical Assistance:
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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:
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An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on December 12, 2024, and completed on December 12, 2024, as a part of the conditional licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 1:00 pm and ended at 4:00 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 11 children present and three staff. The inspector reviewed five children?s records and eight staff records on-site. 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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Repeat
A complete staff record shall be kept for each staff person.
The records for staff #3 did not contain documentation of two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency that were checked before employment or volunteering.Plan of Correction: Per the administrator: I will get the references done.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #6, employed for five months, has not yet completed this course. Plan of Correction: Per the administrator: I will have the staff member complete the training..
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-D Description: Repeat
In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Such a program leader shall supervise no more than two aides.
Records were reviewed for the two staff (staff #3 and staff #4) who were regularly assigned to the toddler-preschool classroom and who were the only staff present in the classroom on 12/12/2024. The two staff records did not contained documentation to demonstrate any of the two staff met program leader qualification. Administration stated she did not have a program leader qualified staff member for the classroom.Plan of Correction: Per the administrator: I have staff working on training to become lead qualified.
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.
