VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Tia's Precious Love Childcare Center
5685 East Virginia Beach Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 222-3174

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

Inspection Date: March 15, 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. 8VAC20-820 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 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Technical Assistance given and licensing standards were reviewed regarding staff records, redirecting children, playground fall zone and painting barriers to prevent tripping, first aid kits, and emergency preparedness plan.

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted on March 15, 2023. The inspector and administrator arrived at 9AM and departed at approximately 11:45AM. There were 25 children and 6 staff present. The Inspector reviewed five children?s records and five staff records. The inspector and administrator observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during group activity, lesson plans, free play, bottle feeding, and lunch. Handwashing was observed. First aid kits and emergency preparedness documents were observed. No medications are administered, and the center does not facilitate transportation of children. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented. The violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with the center?s directors at the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that for each group of children, they maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. There are no daily attendance written records in each group of children?s classrooms. 2. All 4 classroom teachers and assistances confirmed that they did not have a daily written attendance record in their classroom. 3. Staff #1 and Staff #2, owners of the center, confirmed that there are no daily attendance records in each group of the children?s classroom.
Plan of Correction:	The plan of correction: As of 3-20-23, there is daily attendance sheets written being kept.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-B-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that attendance records reports be filed and maintained shall inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Evidence: 1. The incident report dated, March 2, 2023, stated that the mother took the child to the emergency room based on the injury observed on their child. 2 Staff #2 confirmed that they were aware that the child?s mother took the child to the emergency and did not inform the department?s representative of the injury to the child that occurred while the child was under the supervision of the center.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: As of 3/15/23 the center will report all outside medical attention to the Department.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the areas and equipment of the center be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, 5 of the 8 cribs observed had crib sheets that were too loose and not fitted to the mattress. This poses as a suffocation hazard to the infants in care. 2. In the playground, the plastic climbing apparatus had steps that were broken and cracked. This poses as an injury and pinching hazard to the children in care. 3. Throughout the building inside and outside, there were areas of peeling paint at the height level of the children in care. The peeled paint was observed on the floor in reach of children. 4. Throughout the building, there are carpet areas that have carpet tearing and shredding which poses as a tripping hazard to children.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: 1. As of 3/20/23, All new crib sheets and all are fitted. 2. As of 3/20/23, the plastic climbing apparatus and steps has been taken to the garbage and no longer to be used. 3. There are no peeling paint on the floor, all area where there were finding or peeled paint have been corrected; repainted. 4. All shedding or tearing have been correct and cut from carpet.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-2
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the staff-to-children ratios for the ages of 16 months up to 24 months is one staff to five children. Evidence: 1. At 9am, in the toddler room which is the age range of 16 months to 24 months, there was one staff member for six children which is outside of the required ratio of 1:5 (staff:children). 2. Staff #1 confirmed that there was one staff for six children with the age range of 16 months to 24 months. Staff #1 confirmed the classroom was out of ratio.
Plan of Correction:	The plan of correction: 1. We now have two people; a teacher and an assistant in the classroom of 16 months to 24 months.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the following any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury. Evidence: 1. The incident report written on March 2, 2023, did not have documented on the form of the future action to prevent recurrences of the injury. 2. Staff #2 confirmed that the future action to prevent recurrences of the injury were not written in the incident report date March 2, 2023.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Moving forward, the center will ensure that the serious and minor injuries reports will be completed filled out with the appropriate information. Staff will be retrained on how to fill out the accident report/incident reports for the center.