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Great Bridge Children's Center

Inspection · 2024-02-05

Date
2024-02-05
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kimberly Sampson
(757) 354-7307
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
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 renewal visit and facility tour was initiated and concluded on 02/05/2024. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 35 infant to preschool aged children in care with 7 staff members and 2 administrators. Children were observed interacting with staff, nap, lunch and hand washing. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Areas of noncompliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed with the director in an exit meeting at the conclusion of this inspection.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Repeat Violation
Based on measurement and interview it was determined the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99.
Evidence:
1. There was less than 1 inch of resilient surfacing in the fall zones of the fixed outdoor play equipment, therefore not providing adequate impact attenuation and posing injury risks.
2. Staff confirmed that the resilient surfacing was not in the fall zones of fixed outdoor play equipment.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not implement practice evacuation drills every month.
Evidence:
1. There was no evacuation drill for January 2024.
2. The director confirmed there was no evacuation drill practiced in January 2024.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services