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West Ghent School
1009 W. Princess Anne Road
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403

Current Inspector: Trisha Brown (757) 404-2601

Inspection Date: March 13, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)

Technical Assistance:
Today, again as was the case the previous inspection, we discussed annual training hours: standard 22VAC40-185-240.C.3 states beginning June 1, 2008 - 16 hours of annual training is required. You staff have consistently exceeded this requirement.

Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 9:50 am - 12 noon. There were 20 children in care ages three to five years old with three teachers. Children and staff records were reviewed. Required postings, annual inspections, emergency evacuation drills, first aid kit and medication were reviewed. A walking of the center inside and outside was completed. Children were observed engaged in teacher and self-directed activities including restroom routines, transitions hand washing, snack and play activities. A single violation regarding hand washing was identified and appears on the violation notice. The violation were discussed with the owner at the conclusion of the inspection.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-500-A
Description: Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that children's hands are washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes after eating snacks.
Evidence:
1 - Child 1 finished eating his snack and immediately went to the carpet to being the next activity. Child 1 did not wash his hands before going to the carpet.
2 - Staff 1 confirmed that child 1 did not wash his hands after eating snack and before going to the carpet.

Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection

Disclaimer:

A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.

The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.

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