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: Feb. 7, 2023
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring visit and facility tour was conducted on 2/7/23. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 11 preschool aged children in care with 2 staff members. Children were observed interacting with staff and engaging in outdoor play. A sample of 5 children's records and 2 staff records were reviewed. Director reported that there have been no injuries and medications are not being administered at this time. 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:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff submit to fingerprinting prior to hire.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff #2 (hired 2/1/23) did not contain documentation of fingerprinting.
2. Staff confirmed this was not available during this inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff #2(hired 2/1/23) did not contain documentation of a TB screening.
2. Staff confirmed that the documentation was not available during this inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff records contained all of the required information.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff #2(hired 2/1/23) did not contain the two references required prior to hire and documentation of orientation.
2. Staff confirmed these documents were not available during this inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, was maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. The door to the kitchen was open and there was a hot pot with boiling peas on the countertop. There were also sharp knives in an unlocked drawer. The kitchen adjoins the Pre-K room were children were observed in care.
2. Staff confirmed that the door to the kitchen was open and unlocked and there was no staff person in the kitchen.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
