VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Oakwood Chapel Academy
982 Avenue E
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 853-6348

Current Inspector: D'Nae Goodwin (757) 404-3063

Inspection Date: May 24, 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. ? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. ? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. ? 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. ? 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:

Today we discussed supervision and which staff are being counted in ratio.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on May 24, 2022. There were five children present at the onset of inspections ages 2.5 years through 5 years old. There were three staff present in the building. At the conclusion of the inspection there were 21 children present with three staff. A sample of children and staff records were reviewed. A walking tour of the building was completed including two classrooms and restrooms. Annual inspections, insurance, first aid kit and emergency evacuation drills were reviewed. Children were observed in teacher and self-directed activities including snack, transitions, restroom routines and manipulatives. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and reviewed with the center representative during the exit interview at the conclusion of the inspection. Trisha Brown: Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 757-404-2601 trisha.brown@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review the center failed to obtain required background checks within allotted time frames. Evidence: The record for staff 2 has a documented date of hire as March 21, 2022. However, there was not any documentation that a Virginia, Central Registry finding had been requested.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe condition. Evidence: 1 - In the orange classroom there is set of plastic drawers that are collapsing on itself. It appears the items in the drawers are too heavy for the plastic drawers they are stored in. 2 - There are dangling cords within reach of children in the large multipurpose room in two areas: - the round table at the main entrance to the room and - the wall/corner area of the multipurpose room to the right of the door way used by children to access the restrooms. Dangling cords pose an entanglement and potential toppling hazard.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-H
Description:	Based on observation the center failed to ensure that cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents are not be stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children. Evidence: 1 - There was a staff purse sitting on an open shelf in the multipurpose room. a. The shelf was an unlocked place location b. The shelf was approximately 2.5 feet up from the floor and therefore accessible to all children in care. 2 - Staff 1 was observed as she retrieved the purse, withdrew an inhaler and used the albuterol device.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-F
Description:	Based on observation the center failed to ensure that children under the age of 10 years old are within actual sight and sound supervision unless children are in the restroom. Evidence: During the inspection while staff 1 was left alone to care for five children ages two and half years through five years old, she walked out of the classroom and into the lobby to answer the front door bell two times. This action left all five children unattended by any staff.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-E
Description:	Based on record review the center failed to ensure that shelter in place procedures are practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: The documentation of emergency drills provided during the inspection showed the most recent shelter-in-place was conducted on April 29, 2021.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-F
Description:	Based on observation the center failed to ensure that provided snacks follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: 1 - The children were in care were served oranges and water for snack. a. The amount of oranges served was not a measured amount. b. USDA requires components from two of the six food pyramid groups. Only one component was served.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-J
Description:	Based on observation the center failed to sanitize tables before and after each use for feeding. Evidence: After a staff wiped off the table used by children when eating snack, the staff reported that the dish towel being used contained soap and water. There was not any sanitizer used
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.