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My Joy Learning Center and Child Care

Inspection · 2022-05-18

Date
2022-05-18
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kimberly Sampson
(757) 354-7307
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
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 monitoring visit and facility tour was conducted on 5/18/2022. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 54 infant to preschool aged children in care with 10 staff members and 2 administrators. Children were observed interacting with staff, nap, lunch and hand washing. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Injury reports were also reviewed. The director reported no medications are being administered at this time. Areas of noncompliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed with the director in an exit meeting at the conclusion of this inspection.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. There were chemical cleaning agents in the unlocked closet in 2 year old room.
2. Staff confirmed that the closet was unlocked during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Staff will ensure that all hazardous substances are kept locked.
Standard 8VAC20-780-420-E-3
Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date.
Evidence:
1. The records for child #1 and child #2 did not contain documentation of annual parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date.
2. Staff confirmed that the records did not contain documentation of annual review.
Plan of Correction: Center will ensure an annual parent review of children's records is documented.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services