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Bright Heights Learning Center

Inspection · 2022-07-20

Date
2022-07-20
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Michele Patchett
(757) 439-6816
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
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was initiated on July 20, 2022 and concluded on July 22, 2022. There
were 74 children present, ranging in ages from 5 months to 5 years, with 14 staff supervising. The
inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and
supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of
5 children's records and 4 staff records were reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued.

Violations

3
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on review of staff record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain an out of state search of the child abuse and neglect.

Evidence: In Staff# 3's (date of hire: 05/02/22) record, there was no documentation found of a search for an out of state child abuse and neglect. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation for an out of state search was not available for review during this inspection.
Plan of Correction: The center will immediately obtain paperwork required for the state and submit request for results. All results and documentation will be included in staff records.
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-B
Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure all employee complete a statement or affirmation.

Evidence:
1. In Staff#4's (date of hire: 5/23/22) record, there was no sworn statement or affirmation document found for review during the inspection.
2. Interview with staff confirmed there was not a completed sworn statement or affirmation available for review.
Plan of Correction: The center will ensure staff complete sworn statement or affirmation today prior to leaving and will include copy in staff record.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation at the center, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
During inspection on July 20, 2022, the following was observed by the inspector:
1. The center's bathroom in the main entry was opened which contained multiple bottles of sanitizers with the labels, "keep out of reach of children", "flammable", and "warning".

2. The center's storage closet door was open which contained various disinfectants, cleaners, paints, and adhesive removers with the labels, "keep out of reach of children," and "warning".
3. Photographs taken by inspector of the center's bathroom and storage closet where hazardous substances were observed unlocked and inaccessible during inspection on July 20, 2022.
Plan of Correction: The center immediately removed hazardous substances and locked in containers inaccessible to the children in care.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services