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Brilliant Minds Learning Center

Inspection · 2023-07-26

Date
2023-07-26
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Cassie Anderson-Leichty
(757) 409-4668
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 July 25, 2023 at the child day center. There were 13 children present with 5 staff supervising and including administrative staff. There were observations of the children in care engaged in outdoor play activities, transitioning indoor, sleep in age appropriate equipment, completing bathroom breaks, eating lunch, and napping. The inspector reviewed compliance the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 4 child records and 3 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 this inspection please contact inspector, Tiffany Harris at 757-403-3045.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation and photographs, 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: 1. The center's kitchen safety gate was observed opened and the cabinet under the sink containing multiple disinfectant cleaners, glass cleaners, dish detergent, and repellent with the labels "keep out of reach of children" and "caution".
2. Photographs of observations at the center during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure compliance of staff to children ratios whenever children are in care.

Evidence:
1. There was observations of the outdoor playground area with two staff present supervising 11 children with the youngest child being 5 months.
2. In the Infant room, there were 6 children (youngest 4 months) present being supervised by one staff during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-430-A
Based on observations and photographs, the center did not ensure all furnishings, equipment, and materials are appropriate for the child using it.

Evidence: 1. There were observation of infant walkers being used at the center
2. Photograph of the two infant walkers observed at the center during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on review of children's record and interview, the center did not ensure each child enrolled records contain all information.

Evidence: In Child#2's record (start date: 05/23/23) there two emergency contacts listed addresses were incomplete. In Child#4's record (start date: 07/17/2023), there were no emergency contacts listed for review. Interview with staff confirmed information available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain all staff record information.

Evidence:1. In Staff #2's record, there was no documentation found for a signature of person making calls for references.
2. In Staff#3's record (date of hire: 11/15/22), there was no documentation of dates of contact for references.
3. In Staff#4's record (date of hire 05/03/23), there was no documentation found for a signature of person making calls for references.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services