Scott County Public School Head Start-Shoemaker #1 and #2

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There were no physical exams in the record for child #3 and #4.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Child records are required to have two emergency contacts with addresses and a proof of ID within 7 days of attendance. Child #2 and #5 did not have two addresses for their emergency contacts. Child #5 did not have proof of ID.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Centre are required to have a flashlight and a working battery operated radio. The center did not have a flashlight or a working battery operated radio.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on interview and record review, the center did not have monthly practice evacuation drill documentation. Evidence: 1. The teacher stated the drills had been completed in August but not documented.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure when staff are supervising children that staff shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: On November 10, 2022, staff #1, #2 and #3 lined up 14 children ages 3 and 4 yrs. old at approximately 10:23 am to go to lunch which is located in the public school building. The classroom is in a mobile unit on the school grounds approximately 250 ft. away. After eating lunch and cleaning up, at approximately 10:50 a.m, staff #1 counted 13 children. Staff #2 ran to the classroom where a child, four years old, was found crying and sitting in a chair inside the classroom. Interviews with staff #1 and #2 determined that the child was left alone and unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 27 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision. Evidence: Interviews with staff #1 and staff #2 determined that a child, four years old, was out of sight and sound supervision for approximately 27 minutes. The child was alone and unsupervised in the classroom when three staff and 13 other children left the classroom to go to the cafeteria inside the school building.”