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Bright Heights Learning Center

Inspection · 2023-03-16

Date
2023-03-16
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 completed on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the center. There were 77 children present with 19 staff supervising including administrative staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 6 child records and 4 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. If you have any questions regarding the inspection please contact inspector, Tiffany Jones at 757-403-3045.

Violations

4
Standard 22.1-289.058
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure each building is equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.

Evidence: There was no carbon monoxide detector found at the center. Interview with the staff confirmed a carbon monoxide detector wasn't available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The center will order carbon monoxide detector today and install in building once received.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation and photographs, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Evidence: There was observation of a blue rusted tricycle occupied by a child in care with both rubber handles missing and the seat cracked in multiple areas.
Photographs of the tricycle taken on March 16, 2023 during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The center will throw equipment away.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation, the center did not ensure all electrical outlets have protective covers.

Evidence: In the Lion classroom, there was observation of two electrical outlets uncovered and accessible to the children in care.
Plan of Correction: The center will add protective covers today.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine.

Evidence: In Turtles classroom, there was observation of Child#1 diapering by staff and the child's hand were not washed after. Interview with staff confirmed Child#1's hand not being washed after diapering.
Plan of Correction: The center will retrain staff on correct handwashing procedures today.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services