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Little Achievers Childcare and Learning Center

Inspection · 2024-08-23

Date
2024-08-23
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
D'Nae Goodwin
(757) 404-3063
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, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on August 23, 2024. The on-site inspection began at 12:25pm and ended at 3:35pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 23 children present and six staff. The inspector reviewed five children?s records and three staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on September 23, 2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

8
Standard 22.1-289.011-F
Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that all required documents are posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
Evidence:
1.The most recent inspection findings for the inspection completed on February 7, 2024 were not posted on the licensed premises.
2.The program director confirmed that the most recent inspection findings were not posted.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-260-A
8VAC20-780-260. Approval from other agencies; requirements subsequent to initial licensure.
Based on record review the center did not ensure to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.
Evidence:
1.There was no documentation that an annual fire inspection was completed in the past year.
a. The center could not locate an annual fire inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, outside, are maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence:
1. There was a window ledge in the outdoor play area, accessible to children, that had splintered wood, posing an injury hazard.
2. There was poison ivy growing on the lower part of a brick wall in the outdoor play area.
a. The poison ivy was accessible to the children, posing an allergic reaction.
b. Administrative staff confirmed that there was poison ivy growing in the outdoor play area.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on the observation and interview center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1.In the four-year-old classroom, there was disinfectant, all-purpose cleaner, and an air freshener stored in an unlocked file cabinet.
a. The above hazardous substances had a manufacturer?s label that stated, ?Keep Out of Reach of Children.?
2. Classroom staff confirmed that the hazardous substances were left unlocked.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-B
Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that cribs are identified for use by a specific child.
Evidence:
1.Only two of three cribs inspected identified which child uses the crib.
2.Administrative staff confirmed that one crib did not identify which child uses the crib.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-G
Based on observation the center did not ensure that when food is brought from home the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
Evidence:
1.Three of 13 water bottles inspected were not dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review the center did not ensure that children?s records contain all the required information.
Evidence:
1.The records for Child #1 and Child #2 were missing confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record.
2.The record for Child #3 did not contain the home address of one parent, the phone number for one parent?s place of employment, the child?s first date of attendance, or confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information.
Evidence:
1. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual has completed orientation no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
2.The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education required by the job position.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.