Inspection · 2024-03-06
(757) 404-5261
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 March 6, 2024 from 10:25 AM until 1:35 PM and concluded on March 13, 2024. At the time of entrance, 31 children were in care with 7 staff members. The sample size consisted of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records. Children were observed during diaper changes, drinking bottles, playing in the multipurpose room and eating lunch.
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 was not inspected due to inclement weather.
Please contact the Licensing Inspector, Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568 with any questions
Violations
8Evidence: The fingerprint check for Staff #3 was dated 2-7-2023 after employment on 2-1-2023.
Evidence: Staff #3?s TB screening was dated 2-16-2023 and first day of employment was 2-1-2023.
Evidence: Staff #2 was observed supervising alone, 7 preschool age children and they do not have documentation of meeting program leader qualifications
Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the requirements for diapering were followed.
Evidence:
1.The diaper pad/ surface was not cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Sanitized is defined as sprayed with a disinfectant /sanitizing solution and allowed to air dry or wiped down after two minutes. Staff #4 was observed conducting a diaper change, spayed the diaper pad with sanitizing solution and immediately wiped it down and therefore it was not sanitized as required. Soap and water were not used to clean the surface.
2. The diaper pad in room #102 had multiple tears and therefore was no longer nonabsorbent.
Evidence: Center Director confirmed they did not have documentation of two shelter in place drills in 2023.
Based on staff interviews and review of documentation, the licensee did not ensure to maintain documentation of monthly emergency evacuation drills.
Evidence: Staff #2 confirmed they did not have documentation of evacuation drills conducted in November 2023.
Evidence: Potato chips were served as the designated vegetable for lunch and they do not meet the USDA guidelines.
Based on a record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that staff have all required documentation in their record.
Evidence: The following records were missing information.
1, The records for Staff #1, #2 and #3 did not include the 2 required complete reference checks.
2. The records for Staff #2 and Staff #5, Staff did not include documentation to demonstrate they have the education and experience required by their job position (designated program leads.
3. The records for Staff #2, #3 and #5 did not include a copy of a diploma /transcript.