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Children's Harbor - Ghent

Inspection · 2024-04-25

Date
2024-04-25
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

of Standards 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)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 4/25/2024 from 11:30am to 1:55pm. At the time of the inspection there were 65 children in care and 14 staff members. Children were observed participating in various activities including eating lunch, bathroom transitions and nap time. Records were reviewed for 7 children and 6 staff members. Evacuation drills, emergency supplies, medications and other required records and postings were also reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit interview.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-E
Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that documentation of additional immunizations was obtained once every six months for children under the age of two years.
Evidence:
1.The immunization record for child # 5, who was 12 months old, was dated 6/28/23. An updated record was record after 12/28/2023.
2. The Director confirmed the update was not in the record.
Plan of Correction: The parent provided an updated immunization record.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Repeat Violation
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.
1.There was rust on the stairs of the play equipment on the preschool playground.
2.There was a hole, approximately 3? wide in the wall of the two-year-old classroom.
3.The Director confirmed there was rust on the stairs and a hole in the wall.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.
Evidence:
1.One electrical outlet cover was missing in the infant classroom.
2.Three electrical outlets were missing in the two-year-old classroom.
3.One electrical outlet cover was missing in the three-year-old classroom.
4.The Director confirmed the covers were missing.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a monthly practice evacuation drill was implemented.
Evidence:
1.There was no documentation of practice evacuation drills for December 2023 and January 2024.
2.The Director confirmed the drills were not documented.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-G
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that when food is brought from home it is clearly dated and label in a way that identifies the owner.
1.In the infant room there were 3 bottles that were not dated or labeled to identify the owner.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services