Hare Valley Head Start

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was a loose resistance band on the floor in one of the classrooms.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Cots, mats and beds used by children during the designated rest period or shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. There were 4 children in one of the classrooms with only a top cover.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was carpet raveling in one of the classrooms.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The electrical outlet plate cover was broken in staff #2's classroom.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 had no documentation and had been employed for over three months, and Staff #2 had no documentation and had been employed for nine months.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records are to be kept for each staff person with the required components. Staff #1 did not have 1 of the 2 required references and had been employed for over three months. Staff #2 did not have the required emergency contact information and had been employed for nine months.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“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. There were Lysol disinfecting wipes in the boys restroom.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. There was no screening for staff #1 (hired 4 weeks ago) and staff #2 (hired 3 weeks ago). Both staff were working with children during this inspection.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was exposed rust on the partition in the boys bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #2, who has been actively working at the center for the past 3 weeks, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all unused electrical outlets had protective covers. Evidence: 1. There were two rooms with uncapped outlets. 2. Staff confirmed that these outlets were uncapped during this inspection.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that repeat central registry checks were completed for all staff every five years. Evidence: 1. There were no updated central registry searches in the records for staff #2 or staff #3. 2. Staff confirmed that updated documentation had not been requested and the documentation available was dated 5/19/18 and 6/22/18 respectively.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The play kitchen equipment in two of the rooms rocked when pulled on and were not anchored presenting potential tip hazards. 2. Staff confirmed that this equipment was not anchored.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not have annual approval from the health department. Evidence: 1. The health department inspection available was dated 10/10/2020. 2. Staff confirmed there was not an updated health inspection available during inspection.”