Little Light Early Learning Center
217 W. Depot Street
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-0677
Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494
Inspection Date: June 24, 2022
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.
? 8VAC20-820 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
- Comments:
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An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 06/23/2022. There were 53 children, ages 8 months-12 years, and 12 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and snack. A total of 4 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on review of four staff?s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff have lived
outside of Virginia in the past five years had the out of state backgrounds completed.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 was hired on 5/31/2022 and lived in a non NFF (national finger print file) state in the past five years. The requirement is for an out of state criminal back ground check.Plan of Correction: The director found the information to use to complete the background and will do so today.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Based on review of four children?s records, the center failed to ensure that all physical exams were obtained within the 30 days of enrollment.
Evidence:
1. Child # 3 was enrolled on 4/12/2022 and did not have a physical exam on the day of the inspection.Plan of Correction: The director will contact the parent to obtain a copy of the physical ASAP.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on four staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a TB screening or test within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and signed by physician or designee.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 3 started on 05/31/2022 and was working on the day of the inspection without a TB screening or test.
2. Staff # 4 started on 5/31/2022 and was working on the day of the inspection without a TB screening or test.Plan of Correction: The director will have the staff to obtain a TB screening and will have all new staff to obtain prior to starting.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on review of four children?s records, the center failed to ensure that all required information was obtained per the standard.
Evidence:
1. Child # 1 has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have an allergy action plan on the day of the inspection. The enrollment day for the child was 9/20/2021.Plan of Correction: The director will have the parent to obtain an allergy care action plan ASAP.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on review of four staff?s records, the center failed to ensure that all information for staff was obtained per the standard.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 was hired on 11/25/2021 and on the day of the inspection did not have the two required references documented.
2. Staff # 2 was hired on 7/9/2021 and on the day of the inspection did not have the two required references documented.
3. Staff # 3 and 4 were hired on 05/31/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the two required references documented.Plan of Correction: The director will contact the references and will ensure that all new staff has the two required reference checks.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas were maintained in a safe, operable condition.
Evidence:
1. Observed in the school age classroom serval empty containers of food and drinks on the floor. The floor had pieces of food throughout the first part of the classroom.
2. As you enter the school age bathroom there was a soiled pair of under wear on the floor by the door.
3. In the school age refrigerator there was a spoiled gallon of milk that had expired 5/23/2022.
4. On the back wall of the two year old classroom there were two protruding screws that were eye level with the children in care.Plan of Correction: Staff will be remind on the how to ensure all areas are clean, safe and operable.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were locked.
Evidence:
1. Observed in the infant room there were four containers of chemicals that were not locked and not accessible to the infants.
2. Observed on the stairs to the school age classroom was two containers of cleaning chemicals and were accessible to the children.
3. Observed in the main playroom area the closet was not locked and it stored chemicals for the center.
4. In the art area of the school age room there was a spray bottle of sanitizer that was unlocked and accessible to the children.Plan of Correction: The director will remind staff that all chemicals need to be locked.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-D Description: Observed in the school age classroom, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were not stored with or above single service items and food.
Evidence:
1. Observed a spray can of sanitizer and liquid starch that were stored on the same shelf with several containers of food.Plan of Correction: The director will remind staff of how to store all chemicals.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-2 Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all fans were out of reach and secured.
Evidence:
1. Observed in the infant room a small fan sitting on the half wall divider which was approximately 3 feet high. The fan was not out of reach of the children and the cord was hanging over into a crib.Plan of Correction: The fan will be moved today.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation of the infant room, the center failed to ensure that all areas required for diapering were met.
Evidence:
1. Observed the diaper changing pad in the infant room had several tears which makes the pad absorbent.Plan of Correction: Director will purchase a new diaper changing pad.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-520-B Description: Based on observation of the infant room, the center failed to ensure that all topicals were labeled with the owner?s name.
Evidence:
1. There was a container of ointment that did not have the owner?s name identified.Plan of Correction: The infant teacher will label the container today.
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.
