Small Voices' Academy
3940 Airline Boulevard
Suite 110
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 488-0157
Current Inspector: D'Nae Goodwin (757) 404-3063
Inspection Date: Nov. 21, 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance given and licensing standards were reviewed regarding playground resilient surfacing and physical plant.
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on November 21, 2022 from 10:15am to approximately 12:40pm.There were 29 children present and 6 staff members. The Inspector reviewed five children?s records and five staff records. The Inspector observed the interaction of staff and children throughout the inspection. Children were observed during group activity, free play, outdoor plan, handwashing, lunch and nap. First aid kits and emergency preparedness documents were observed. Transportation is not provided at the center. Medications were observed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. The violations were discussed with the owner at the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-A Description: Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that employees shall undergo a background check every five years from the time of hire.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3 (date of hire 3/27/17) has an expired CPS/Central Registry search dated 5/31/17. There is no 5 year repeat check in the record.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #3 has an expired CPS/Central Registry search and is aware that repeat checks are required every 5 years.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The center and owner will ensure that the CPS/Central Registry search is completed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. In the 2 year old classroom, there were two broken plastic storage bins in the play area. This poses as a pinching hazard to the children in care.
2. In the 2 year old classroom, the counter and sink area is peeling and poses as an injury hazard to children.
3. Staff #1 and Staff #3 confirmed that the two storage bins were broken in the play area and the counter and sink is peeling.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will get rid of the broken storage bins and will be replaced. Staff #1 will have the sink and counter restored.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.
Evidence:
1. In the front preschool room area, there were exposed electrical outlets without a protective cover.
2. In the back preschool room area, there were exposed electrical outlets without a protective cover in reach of the children in care.
3. Staff #1 confirmed that the electrical outlets in both rooms did not have a protective cover.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 immediately placed protective covers to the electrical outlets during the time of the inspection.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-440-B Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that cribs be identified for use by a specific child.
Evidence:
1. In the infant room, there were 2 cribs that were not identified for use by a specific child.
2. Staff #1 and Staff #4 confirmed that there were no labels to two of the children?s cribs.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The infant staff will ensure that cribs are labeled for use by a specific child.
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.
