Inspection · 2023-09-20
(757) 404-0568
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.
8VAC20-820 The Licensing Process.
8VAC20-820 Hearing Procedures.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minors records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was started in the center on September 20, 2023 from 4:25 PM until 5:35 PM and concluded on September 21, 2023. At the time of entrance, 53 children were in care with 4 staff members present. The sample size consisted of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records. Children were observed during free play to include, cards, art, board games and playing outside.
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.
Please contact the Licensing Inspector, Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568 with any questions.
Violations
7Evidence: Staff # 4?s (hire date was 4-14-2023 did not have documentation of results of a CPS check conducted. Staff #4 was observed working on the day of the day of the inspection.
Based on children?s record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
Evidence: The record for Child #4 (first date of attendance 8-28-23) did not include an immunization record.
Evidence: Staff #4?s (hire date was 4-14-2023) record did not include documentation of completing the required Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation.
Based on record review, observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure there shall be in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director.
Evidence: Staff #2 and Staff #3, were observed as the only staff supervising 27 Schoolage children on the playground. Staff #2 and Staff #3 do not have documentation available for review indicating they meet the qualifications for program lead/director.
Evidence: Staff #1 verified they did not have a working battery-operated radio.
Evidence: Staff #1 confirmed they did not have documentation of evacuation drills conducted in April, June, and August 2023.
Evidence: The records for Staff #2, and Staff #3 do not include documentation to demonstrate they have the education and certification required by the job position. Staff #2 and Staff #3 are designated as program leaders/ educators.