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Children's Harbor - Ghent

Inspection · 2023-04-25

Date
2023-04-25
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Nanette Roberts
(757) 404-2322
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 (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on April 25, 2023. The inspector arrived at 10:40AM and departed at approximately 1:15PM. There were 60 children present and 11 staff members. A sample size of 11 records were reviewed which included 6 children?s records and 5 staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed indoor and outdoor free play, bathroom break, diapering, handwashing, lunch, and nap. First aid kits and emergency preparedness documents were observed. Medications were observed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented. The violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with the site assistant director at the exit interview.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence:
1. In the 2 year old classroom there was a cracked and broken toy bin, in reach of the children in care, that poses as a pinching hazard.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that the toy bin, in reach of children in care, was cracked and broken.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The center will dispose of the cracked and broken toy bin and replace the toy bin.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-G
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
Evidence:
1. The 2 year old classroom had no labels or dates on the children?s sippy cups that clearly identifies the owner. There were 7 children present and 7 sippy cups.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that all 7 sippy cups in the 2 year old classroom did not have dates or labels that identifies the owner.
The center responded with the following: The center will ensure that all sippy cups are labeled and dated clearly which identifies the owner.
Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The center will ensure that all sippy cups are labeled and dated clearly which identifies the owner.
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