Aldersgate New Creation Kinderprep
4320 Bruce Road
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 673-4602
Current Inspector: D'Nae Goodwin (757) 404-3063
Inspection Date: April 30, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was provided in the following areas: expired medication, placement of plastic bag holder.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 4/30/24 from 10:10am to 12:15pm. At the time of the inspection there were 94 children in care and 18 staff members. Children were observed participating in various activities including snack time, transition, story time, outdoor play and centers. Records were reviewed for 10 children and five staff members. Medication, evacuation drills, emergency supplies 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 meeting.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on record review the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted a Tuberculosis (TB) screening in the required time frame (within 30 days prior to employment).
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 (hire date 8/28/23) did not submit a TB screening that was within 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
a.The TB screening in Staff #1?s record was dated 7/18/23.
2. Staff #2 (hire date 8/28/23) did not submit a TB screening obtained within 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
a. The TB screening in the Staff #2?s record was dated 10/25/23.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Repeat Violation
Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that hazardous substances are
kept in locked places.
Evidence:
1.There were two hand sanitizers left unlocked on shelves in room 12 (four- to five-year-olds) and two hand sanitizers left unlocked in a cabinet in room 106 (two-year-olds).
a. The hand sanitizers had a manufacturer?s label that stated, ?Keep Out of Reach of Children.?
2.Classroom staff confirmed that hand sanitizers were not in a locked place at the time of the inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on observation the center did not ensure that resilient surfacing for playground equipment complies with required safety standards.
Evidence:
1.The measurements taken at the exit chutes of both the straight slide and the spiral slide on the playground used by children in care were between two and four inches of engineered wood mulch on top of rubber mats. Based upon the height of these slides, resilient surfacing (engineered wood mulch) must be at least six inches in depth.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Description: Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care and protection.
Evidence:
1.During the inspection, a classroom staff in room two (three-to four-year-olds) was asked how many children were currently in care in the classroom. The classroom staff stated a number, but moments later changed that number.
2. Classroom staff confirmed that the number initially stated was not an accurate number.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
