The Sitter Inc
857 Chimney Hill Shopping Center
Virginia beach, VA 23452
(757) 463-5072
Current Inspector: Trisha Brown (757) 404-2601
Inspection Date: March 9, 2020
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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)
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 9:30 am - 12 noon. There were 21 children in care ages 12 months through five years old with four 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, lunch, and inside play activities. Violations regarding tuberculosis screening, physical plant, emergency supplies and transportation were identified and appear on the violation notice. The violations were discussed with the owner at the conclusion of the inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-160-C Description: Based on record review the center failed to ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing staff members obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening.
Evidence:
1 - The most recent tuberculosis screening on file for staff 2 was dated May 27, 2017 and therefore has expired.
2 - Staff 1 confirmed that the tuberculosis screening on file for staff 2 has expired.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A Description: Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment are maintained in operable condition.
Evidence:
1 - On the play ground there was a yellow, toy shopping cart that had areas cracked plastic within reach of children.
2 - There is a plastic base to a large shade umbrella that has come apart and poses a tripping hazard.
3 - Staff 1 confirmed that there is a toy shopping cart with cracked plastic and an umbrella base that is coming apart on the playground.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-570-I Description: Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that there is a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care maintained at the center.
Evidence:
1 - There was not a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas available for review during the inspection.
2 - Staff 3 stated that the center did not have a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas for all infants present for care.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-580-C Description: Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that emergency numbers are posted in vehicles during transportation.
1 - Emergency numbers were not visible in the vehicles used to transport children from the center to public school this morning.
2 - Staff 4 stated that the emergency numbers were not posted in the center vehicles during transportation.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.
