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Great Bridge Child Care Ltd.

Inspection · 2023-10-23

Date
2023-10-23
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Rene Old
(757) 404-1784
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22 Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide.1 Background
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/2023 from 10:20 am - 2:05 pm. At the time of entrance there were 39 children in care with five staff. The children in care ranged in age from 16 months - four years.
Children were observed during outdoor play, lunch and nap. The inspector additionally reviewed the arrival of one child from public school on the public school bus.
Records reviewed for five children and five staff.

The information gathered found violations in the area of building maintenance and diapering equipment. These violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the facility and were reviewed with the program director at the conclusion of the inspection.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.

Evidence:
1. Areas of peeling paint was observed on two of the outside exit doors from the facility to children's playground.
a. The peeling paint was on the door frames in areas accessible to children.
2. Three door mats located at the front door, under the water fountain and at one playground exit door has areas of fray that create a trip hazard.
Plan of Correction: A maintenance request has been submitted to have the doors sanded and re-painted within 30 days. Until then children will be closely monitored when lined up at these entry/exit doors to/from the outdoor play area.

New door mats will be purchased within 7 days. In the meantime, the areas of fray will be cut to eliminate trip hazard.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing of children.

Evidence:
1. The diaper changing pad, in the toddler classroom, has two rips measuring approximately two inches in length.
a. These tears result in the pad no longer being nonabsorbent.
Plan of Correction: A new pad was ordered however, it is too long for the changing table. A new pad will be ordered for the toddler classroom.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services