Ms. Valerie Cotten
26269 Watauga Road
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 628-2834
Current Inspector: Katie Gifford (276) 698-9981
Inspection Date: Jan. 26, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment
8VAC20-800 Care of Children
8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease
8VAC20-800 Medication Administration
8VAC20-800 Emergencies
8VAC20-800 Nutrition
8VAC20-800 Transportation
8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
- Comments:
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An unannounced non-mandated monitoring inspection was completed on 01/26/2023. There were 9 children ages infant to preschool present with two providers supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. One provider record was reviewed. The inspection started at 10:30am and 11:15am.
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 #: 8VAC20-800-260-B Description: Based on observation, the provider failed to have a non climbable barrier at least four feet high such as, but not limited to, a fence or impenetrable hedge shall surround outdoor play areas located within 30 feet of drowning hazards such as, but not limited to, inground swimming or wading pools, ponds, or fountains not enclosed by safety fences.
There is a hole where a fish pond used to be and it had approximately 3-5 inches in it.Plan of Correction: Will remove the plastic tarp and fill in the hole so it will not collect water.
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.
