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Great Beginnings Early Learning Center

Inspection · 2024-04-24

Date
2024-04-24
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Alyssa Simons
(571) 423-6392
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No

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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted April 24, 2024, between the hours of 11:00am and 1:45pm. There were 50 children supervised by 11 direct care staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed eating lunch and preparing for nap time. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Alyssa Simons at alyssa.simons@doe.virginia.gov or 571-423-6392.

Please submit your plan of correction within five business days in order for it to be included on the public website.

Violations

3
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on record review, the child day center failed to obtain a copy of a criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Evidence:
1) Applicant #7 did not have a record of an out of state criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years on file.
2) Applicant #8 did not have a record of an out of state criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years on file.
Plan of Correction: The respective individuals are off-site board members of the Ownership group and do not work directly with or supervise the children in care. The Record checks were pending but completed as at the date of correction.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
Evidence:
1) In the Lambs 2 Classroom, a plastic yellow toy bin on a lower toy shelf (accessible to children) had a cracked edge exposing sharp pieces of plastic.
Plan of Correction: The cracked toy bin was immediately disposed of.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets had protective covers.
Evidence:
1) In the Penguins classroom, one outlet was observed without a protective cover.
2) Staff #6 acknowledged that the outlet was missing a protective cover.
Plan of Correction: A protective cover was promptly installed into the outlet.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services