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Brilliant Beginnings Learning Center III

Inspection · 2024-03-21

Date
2024-03-21
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Arlene Agustin
(804) 629-7519
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
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
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 inspection was conducted on March 21,2024. The inspector arrived at 10am and departed at approximately 1:45pm. There were 66 children, and 15 staff members present. The inspector observed 6 children?s records and 5 staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed eating lunch, at free play, diapering, bottle feeding, story time, and toileting. Emergency preparedness documents and medication were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented. The violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with the Director and Owner at the exit interview.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center be maintained in a safe and operable condition.

Evidence:
1.In the three year old classroom, the play kitchen set had two separate areas of cracked plastic.
2.In the two?s classroom the television placed on top of a shelf was unsecured, which poses as a tipping hazard. The television was in reach of the children.
3.Staff #1, the center director, confirmed that the kitchen set equipment had cracks and the television was unsecured on the shelf.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The center will place electric tape over the crack. A work order will be placed to remove the cracked piece of the play kitchen set.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1.In the two year old classroom there was an unlocked can of air deodorizer on the shelf, with ?Keep out of reach of children? on the warning label.
2.Staff #1 confirmed the can of air deodorizer was unlocked.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 locked the can of air deodorizer during the time of the inspection. The center will ensure that all hazardous materials will be locked and away from children.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services