VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Steppin Stones Academy and Preschool Inc.
665 Newtown Road
Suites 117-121
Virginia beach, VA 23462
(757) 201-3099

Current Inspector: D'Nae Goodwin (757) 404-3063

Inspection Date: Feb. 24, 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

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on February 24, 2023. There were 36 children present ages six months through five years old with ten staff and one administrator. During the inspection a walking tour of the center inside and out was completed. A sampling of children and staff records were reviewed. Children were observed in teacher and self-directed activities including lunch, transitions, hand washing and rest period. Additionally, the fire, health inspection, emergency equipment and emergency evacuation drills were reviewed to determine if required documentation and equipment were in compliance with standards. Violations regarding physical plant, infant care, terms of the license, ratios, supervision, attendance, child and staff records and background checks were observed and discussed with the program director during the exit interview at the conclusion of the inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that background checks are obtained within the required time frames. Evidence: 1 ? The record for Staff #4 contains a fingerprint background check dated October 18, 2022. However, the documented date of hire for Staff #4 is October 10, 2022. Therefore, the background check was not obtained prior to hire as required. 2 ? Staff #1 confirmed that the date on the fingerprint background check for Staff #4 is after the documented date of hire.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that tuberculosis screenings are obtained within required time frames. Evidence: 1 ? There was not any documentation of tuberculosis screening in the record of Staff #3. a. The documented date of hire for Staff #3 is July 23, 2020. 2 ? Staff #1 confirmed that there was not any documentation of tuberculosis screening in the record of Staff #3
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-E
Description:	Based on observations and interview the center failed to ensure that the operational responsibilities of the licensee including ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with the terms of the current license issued by the department. Evidence: Staff #1 stated that children under the age of 2.5 years were cared for in a room that does not have direct egress to outside as required by the terms of license and the Certificate of Occupancy.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that attendance is maintained as required. Evidence: 1 ? There was not any attendance available for the toddler classroom during the inspection. 2 ? Staff #6 stated that the attendance sheet had got wet during the day and was not available
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observations and interview the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe operable conditions. Evidence: 1 - There was peeling paint and plaster throughout the center including areas within reach of children in the infant room and the school age room. 2 ? The banister outside the school age room door that leads to the outside and would be used as an emergency exit was broken and coming apart. 3 ? Staff #1 confirmed that there was peeling paint and plaster throughout the center and the banister was not in operable condition.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Description:	Evidence: 1 ? There were seven children ages 12 months to 24 months in care napping with one staff member. The ages and number of children present require two staff be present. 2 ? Staff #5, who was present during the inspection, confirmed that there were seven children in her care.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-M
Description:	Based on observation the center failed to ensure that one staff member does not supervise more than one room or area during rest time. Evidence: 1 - During nap time there was one staff member supervising children in two different areas. a. There was chair in the doorway between the toddler room and the infant room. Staff #5, who was present, stated that she sat in the chair to supervise both groups of children during nap time.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-E
Description:	Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that prepared infant formula is dated. Evidence: 1 - There were seven infant bottles in the infant room. However, none of the bottles were dated as required. 2 ? Staff #2, who was present in the infant room during the inspection, confirmed that the bottles were not labeled with the date.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.