VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Pure at Heart Childcare Center, Phase 2
950 Big Bethel Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 262-1277

Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568

Inspection Date: April 4, 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 Hearing Procedures. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed 8VAC20-780-360 and the requirement for all age groups to have daily activities that are age and stage appropriate and provide opportunities for teacher-directed, self-directed, and self-chosen tasks and activities; a balance of active and quiet activities; individual and group activities; and curiosity and exploration. Additionally, discussed in detail 8VAC20-780-380 the toddlers having small and large motor activities, language and communication experiences, sensory experiences, art or music activities, and play acting or social living.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on April 4, 2023. There were 11 children present, with 3 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 5 child records and 5 staff records and only the background checks of one other person were reviewed. 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. Contact Christine Mahan, Licensing Inspector with any questions (757) 404-0568

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to obtain documentation that each child has received a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician, before the child's attendance; or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child #5, (first date of attendance 9-20-2021) did not include documentation of a physical
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-E
Description:	Based on staff record records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each staff member had obtained within 30 days of the first day of employment, training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: Staff # 3 (hire date 8-3-2022) did not have documentation of CPR / First Aid orientation
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-A
Description:	Based on documentation review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The most recent copy of the fire inspection available for review was dated 1-20-2022.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Hazardous chemicals were observed in the toddler room and were stored in an unlocked manner. 1) A container of room deodorizer and a container of disinfectant were observed in a wooden cubby underneath the box of toys. 2) A container of disinfectant was observed on the hooks where `s belongings are placed. These items are hazardous chemicals, and they were labeled "keep out of reach of children" and at least one other statement "caution", "flammable" and "warning".
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-D
Description:	Based on staff record review, observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that there shall be in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director. Evidence: Staff #4, was the designated program leader for the toddler room and was the only staff supervising 5 toddlers during the inspection. Center owner documented in Staff #4?s record that they were promoted to program leader as of 6-20-2021. Center owner indicated they may have gotten rid of the training documents when the records were cleaned out.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to wash their hands and did not ensure that children?s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Evidence: Staff #2 was observed conducting a diaper change for child #6 and the staff did not ensure child #6 had washed their hands after diapering.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the diapering surface was cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Staff #2 was observed conducting a diaper change and the diaper pad was not sanitized after. Staff #2 sprayed the diaper pad with a soap and water solution and then wiped it down. The diaper pad was not sanitized as it is required to be sprayed with a disinfectant /sanitizing solution and allowed to air dry or wiped down after two minutes.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.