VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center
4401 Portsmouth Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 488-6000

Current Inspector: Heather Harrell (757) 334-4329

Inspection Date: June 8, 2022

Complaint Related: 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 6/8/22 from 9:30am until 11:00am. At the time of the inspection, there were 17 children in care with 7 staff present. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Children were observed playing on the playground, participating in learning activities and free play. Restroom and handwashing procedures were also observed. First aid and emergency supplies, the emergency preparedness plan, documentation of emergency practice drills and required center postings were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law. Violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were discussed with the center director during the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The records for child 1 (date of enrollment: 10/15/21), child 2 (date of enrollment: 8/10/21) and child 3 (date of enrollment: 3/8/22) do not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The center owner confirmed that the records for child 1, child 2 and child 3 are lacking documentation of a physical examination.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The parents will be contacted to obtain copies of the most recent physicals and documentation of the completed physicals will be placed in the children's records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 6/3/21) does not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of the required two reference checks.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The center will obtain the reference checks for staff 1 and documentation will be placed in the staff record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There were two containers of Clorox wipes and three bottles of disinfectant spray in an unlocked cabinet above the sink in the infant room. 2. The center owner confirmed that there were cleaning materials in an unlocked cabinet in the infant room.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: A lock will be placed on the cabinet containing the cleaning materials. Staff will be reminded to keep all hazardous materials in a locked place.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-I
Description:	Based on medication review and interview, the center did not ensure that they obtained written authorization to administer prescription medication from a parent or guardian. Evidence: 1. Child 4 was administered prescription ADHD medication at the center twice a day for a total of 21 days. There is no written parental authorization for the center to administer medication in child 4's record. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for child 4 is lacking documentation of written parental authorization to administer prescription medication.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The parent of child 4 had provided the medication administration authorization form signed by the child's physician; however, the parent had not signed the form. The center will have the parent sign the authorization form today at pick-up.