VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Love and Learn Child Care, LLC
5168 Nine Mile Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-0444

Current Inspector: Cindy Horne (804) 297-4469

Inspection Date: Feb. 10, 2023

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) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/10/2023 with center staff. There were 12 children present, ranging in ages from 4 years to 8 years, with 2 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 6 child records and 2 staff records were reviewed. The children were having lunch and preparing for rest. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Time of today?s inspection: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please call me if you have any questions at 804-381-8487 or e-mail tara.barton@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of two staff records, the facility failed to have documentation of a completed search of the central registry (CPS check) on file for each staff within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 11/20/2022) and Staff 2 (date of employment 11/14/2022) did not have a completed search of the central registry on file. There was no documentation of having submitted the search of the central registry within 7 days of employment as required.
Plan of Correction:	Center administration will contact the central registry office to get an updated status.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on review of 6 children's files, the facility failed to have a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: Child 1 has diagnosed food allergies, but did not have a written allergy action plan on file.
Plan of Correction:	Center staff will request an allergy action plan for Child 1 from the parent.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review of two staff records, the facility failed to have required documentation in each file. Two references as to character, reputation, and competence should be checked prior to employment. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 11/20/2022) and Staff 2 (date of employment 11/14/2022) did not have documentation of two references on file.
Plan of Correction:	Center staff will obtain references for each staff prior to employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the facility failed maintain all areas inside the center in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the pre-k room (yellow walls), there was an electrical outlet that was no longer mounted to the wall and was hanging with wires exposed. The outlet had tape that had been used to hold the outlet to the wall.
Plan of Correction:	Maintenance will be contacted.