The Children's Center - Suffolk Head Start
860 Davis Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 809-5557
Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281
Inspection Date: March 24, 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.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A Renewal inspection was initiated on site on 3/242023 and was concluded with a remote review of staff records completed on 3/31/2023. On 3/24/2023, there were 84 children present, in the program, ages 3 to 5 years old, with 14 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 8 child records and 9 staff records were reviewed. The onsite inspection started at 1:00 pm and concluded at 2:30 pm.
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.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-320-B Description: Based on measurements taken with a digital thermometer on the day of the inspection, 3/24/2023, the licensee did not ensure that restroom areas provided for children have nearby sinks with running warm water that does not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Evidence:
The water from the hot water taps at the handwashing sinks in classrooms 7, 8, 9, and 10 measured between 124 degrees and 124.2 degrees Fahrenheit using a digital thermometer.Plan of Correction: Maintenance was contacted during the inspection. The hot water heater will be adjusted to under 120 degrees Fahrenheit before the children return for care on Monday morning 3/27/2023. Staff will assist children, adding cold water as needed, to keep the temperature safe and comfortable for handwashing.
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.
