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Lightbridge Academy Virginia Beach

Inspection · 2022-03-29

Date
2022-03-29
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Emily Walsh
(757) 404-2575
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 03/29/2022. There were 120 children present, ranging in ages from infants to pre-kindergarten, with 19 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed.

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.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that areas and equipment are maintained to be safe.
Evidence:
The caulking around the hand washing sink by the children's bathroom in the Orange Giraffes classroom has come loose between the sink and the wall.
Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following:
All hand washing sinks will be checked to ensure that the caulking is intact and that the sinks are secure to the wall. Missing or cracking caulking around any sink will be replaced.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
The facility has not maintained a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
Evidence:
The allergy chart posted in the Purple Cats classroom is covered by a sheet of copy paper that has curled around the edges, revealing the names/pictures of children with allergies.
Plan of Correction: The facility has responded with the following:
New procedures for storing the allergy charts in the classrooms that will ensure confidentiality will be developed. All staff will be trained regarding the new policy/procedure.
Standard 8VAC20-780-450-D
Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that pillows are in use, they are individually assigned and covered with removable cases.
Evidence:
1.There was one child with a pillow at nap time in the Green Frogs classroom. The pillow was not identified for use by the child and did not have a removable cover.
2. There was one child with a pillow at nap time in the Yellow Ducks classroom. The pillow was not identified for use by the child and did not have a removable cover. .
Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following:
If the use of pillows is continued to be allowed, the pillows will be labeled with the children's names and will have removable covers that can be laundered.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based upon review of staff records, the facility has not ensured that each staff record includes the name, address and telephone number of an emergency contact person.
Evidence:
The record provided for staff 1 did not include the address of the emergency contact.
Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following:
The address was added to the emergency contact person in the record of staff 1. All staff records will be reviewed to ensure they are complete.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services