VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Walking in the Promise Early Child Care Academy
1000 County Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 399-7374

Current Inspector: Adrianna Walden (757) 404-2487

Inspection Date: July 25, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring visit and facility tour was conducted. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 17 preschool to school aged children in care with 2 staff members and 1 administrator. Children were observed interacting with staff, nap, and free play. A sample of 5 children's records and 2 staff records were reviewed. There have been no injuries and no medication is being administered. Areas of noncompliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed with the director in an exit meeting at the conclusion of this inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B prior to employment or beginning to serve as a volunteer and every five years thereafter. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 9/5/16) did not contain documentation of an updated Central Registry search. The documentation available was dated 7/29/16. 2. Staff confirmed updated documentation was not available during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will follow-up on Central Registry search results.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation it was determined 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. There was peeling paint and broken drywall in the school aged room. 2. In the girls restroom there was broken floor tile and a toilet with no lid on the tank. 3. In the boys restroom there was missing floor tiles and rust on the partition.
Plan of Correction:	A maintenance request will be submitted.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation it was determined 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: 1. There was Lysol and Clorox on a high shelf in the school aged class restroom. 2. There was Lysol in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the girls restroom.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will lock all chemicals.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-A-1
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not have at least one staff with current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. Evidence: 1. Both staff members present during the inspection did not have current CPR certification. The CPR certification documentation available was dated 8/11/2018. 2. Staff stated that they were unable to attend the training previously scheduled for 8/28/21 and they had difficulty scheduling with someone.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will receive first aid certification from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-A-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not have at least one staff with current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. Evidence: 1. Both staff members present during the inspection did not have current first aid certification. The first aid certification documentation available was dated 8/11/2018. 2. Staff stated that they were unable to attend the training previously scheduled for 8/28/21 and had difficulty scheduling with someone.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will receive certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council.