Inspection · 2024-06-13
(757) 409-4668
Areas Reviewed
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 Hearing Procedures.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minors records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was started in the center on June 13, 2024 from 9:00 AM until 12:15 PM and concluded on June 18, 2024. At the time of entrance, 81 children were in care with 10 staff members. The sample size consisted of 8 children?s records, 8 staff records and a review of the background checks for 2 other person related to the renewal inspection. Children were observed eating snack, playing outside and working in groups on sidewalk chalk.
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.
The playground is not currently being used due to construction.
Please contact the Licensing Inspector, Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568 with any questions.
Violations
15Evidence: The record for Staff #9 did not include the results of a Child Abuse and Neglect Search for Florida, where they had lived within the last 5 years. Center director noted Staff #9 began working approximately in early September 2023.
Evidence: The record for Staff #9 did not include documentation of a sworn statement or a CRC conducted before the end of the 30th day. Sworn statement was dated 6-11-2024 and CRC was dated 6-17-2024. Center director noted that Staff #9 began working in September 2023.
Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that each staff member had obtained at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, the results of a follow- up tuberculosis screening.
Evidence: The record for Staff #2 did not include an updated TB screening as the most recent one was dated 6-1-2022.
Based on a record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff completed the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence: Center Director confirmed the following staff listed below did not have documentation of completing the VDOE orientation. Center Director also confirmed their date of hire (DOH).
1.Staff #2 DOH 6-8-2022
2.Staff #5 began working in June 2023
3.Staff#7 began working June 2023
4.Staff #8 began working September 2023
Based on a review of 8 staff records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff completed 16 hours of annual training.
Evidence: The record for Staff #1 date of hire 9-1-2008 and Staff #2 date of hire 6-8-2022 did not include 16 hours of annual training
Evidence: There were not qualified staff (program lead or program director qualified) for the 1st to 5th grade group. There were 45 children with 7 adults designated as program leads, however there was not documentation available to support qualifications.
Evidence: Center Director confirmed they did not have an updated injury prevention plan.
Evidence: There was not a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Child #1 has a diagnosed allergy to eggs and peanuts and Child #2 has an allergy to shrimp and Child #3 has a parent preference for no pork.
Evidence: Center Director confirmed medication (Epi-Pen) belonged to Child #1 and it was not labeled with the child's name, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given.
Evidence: There was not a staff member observed supervising the 15 children in the 5 year old group that had obtained a current certification in CPR.
Evidence: There was not a staff member observed supervising the 15 children I the 5 year old group that had obtained a current certification in first aid.
Evidence: Ten lunch boxes were observed and they were not dated and 3 were not labeled with a child?s name (identifiable information).
Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff records contained all required documentation.
Evidence:
1.There were no references available for review for Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4.
2.There were no documents to demonstrate that Staff #2, Staff #4, Staff #5 and Staff #8 possess the education and certification, required by the job position.
3.There were no documents to demonstrate that Staff #6 and #7 possess the experience, education, and certification, required by the job position.
4.Staff #2 is designated as the Program Lead for ages 3-4.
5.Staff #4, Staff#5, Staff #6, Staff #7, and Staff #8 were designated as a Program Leads for the 1st to 5th grade children.
Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all required information.
Evidence:
1. The record for Child #1 did not include a 2nd emergency contact name, address and phone number.
2. The record for Child #2 did not include a 2nd emergency contact name, address and phone number, proof of identity, parents employment location/ employment phone number and the child?s physicians name and phone number.
Evidence: The following agreements were not signed by the parent for Child #1 and Child #2.
1. An authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located immediately unless the parent states in writing an objection to the provision of such care on religious or other grounds.
2. A statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the center.
3. A statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life threatening diseases which must be reported immediately.