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We Love Kids
699 Brick Kiln Boulevard
Newport news, VA 23602
(757) 875-5437

Current Inspector: Michele Patchett (757) 439-6816

Inspection Date: Dec. 2, 2019

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.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:
The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced renewal inspection on Monday, December 2, 2019 between 11:20 am to 3:00 pm to determine the center's compliance with licensing standards. During this inspection, the center's director was present and assisted the licensing inspector throughout this inspection. The children were observed by the licensing inspector in the various classroom settings. The census for today's inspection consisted of 76 children and 19 staff present including administrative staff. The licensing inspector observed the children in care participating in a variety of activities to include eating lunch at the table, completing bathroom breaks/handwashing, transitioning into napping, sleeping in cribs, engaged in active play, diapering and feeding by staff, and napping. The center's classroom areas, bathroom, diapering stations, and equipment were inspected.The children's lunch today consisted of chicken patties, pork and beans, peaches, and milk. The first aid kit and emergency supplies, posted emergency contacts, fire and shelter-in-place drills were reviewed by the inspector. There were six children?s records and six staff's records reviewed during this inspection. The Department has not yet received a complete renewal application from the center. The Department must receive a complete renewal application prior to expiration of the license on 1/20/20 or the Department cannot renew the license. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact licensing inspector,Tiffany Harris, at (757)-403-3045.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-140-A
Description: Based on review of children's record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure to obtain physical examination documentation within one month after attendance.

Evidence: 1. In Child#2's (start date 10/22/19) and Child#4's records (start date 6/17/19) there were no physical examination documentation found. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation for both children was not available for review during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: Physicals have been received and placed in files for the children who were missing them.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-160-C
Description: Based on review of staff records and interview with staff, the center did not ensure staff resubmit TB test results every 2 years.

Evidence:
1. In Staff#2's record (date of hire: 2/21/18) the last TB test results was dated 9/20/16.
2.In Staff#3's record (date of hire: 6/11/18) last TB test results was dated 10/14/16.
3. In Staff#5"s record (date of hire: 11/12/18) last TB test results was dated 1/19/12.
3. Interview with staff confirmed these were the TB test results available for review during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: Staff have updated TB records and there in their files.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A
Description: Based on review of staff records and interview with staff, the center did not ensure to obtain the following in each of the staff records.

Evidence: In Staff#4's record (date of hire 7/25/19) documentation of 2 or more references were not found. Interview with confirmed the documentation was not available for review during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: References have been placed i folders. They were in a different file.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A
Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

Evidence:
1. In the Infant C classroom, there was an area between the cribs with visible chipping paint from the above window sill observed on the carpet.
2. In the Infant classroom, there was one pushpin on the carpeted area between cribs causing a safety concern.
3. In the Twos classroom, there were three bright yellow chairs observed with the plastic yellow removed exposing the wooden exterior at the tables for use of the children in care.
4. Exhibit #1, #2, and #3 photographs of physical plant areas identified taken during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: All chipped paint and window seals will be repaired and painted before the next visit. Appts. are already in place for repairs to be done.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-280-B
Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence: In the Preschool I bathroom, there were antibacterial hand wipes with the labels "keeping out of reach of children" and "warning" on the counter top accessible to the children in care during bathroom breaks.

Plan of Correction: Wiipes were put up immediately after visit was taking place.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-320-B
Description: Based on observation and thermometer reading, a sink with water that does not exceed 120 degree Fahrenheit.

Evidence:
1. During the inspection, in Infant room A the water temperature read at 131.4 F.
2. Exhibit #4 photograph of thermometer temperature during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: Water heaters have been adjusted to lower temp to meet heat requirements.

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Description: Based on review of staff records and interview with staff, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer services.

Evidence: In Staff#4's record (DOH: 7/25/19) a central registry finding was not found. Interview with center's staff confirmed the central registry findings was not available for review during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: Registry has been sent off and will be placed in file upon return.

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description: Based on review of staff records and interview with staff, the center did not ensure to submit the Office of Background Investigation (OBI) fingerprinting for all staff by required timeframe.

Evidence: In Staff#4's record (date of hire 7/25/19) there was no record of OBI fingerprinting results found. Interview with staff confirmed the OBI fingerprinting determination letter was not available for review during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: Staff finger print was in email file due to having no working printer. Was able to print out and place in folder on 12/04/19

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1721.1-B-2
Description: Based on interview with staff, the center did not ensure to submit Office of Background investigations fingerprints within the timeframe (September 30, 2018).

Evidence : Interview with center's staff on December 3, 2019 confirmed the OBI fingerprints determination letters for center's owners#1 and #2 were not available due to nonsubmission at this time.

Plan of Correction: Fingerprints have been completed for owners and place on record/files.

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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