Town And Country Day School
1421 Kempsville Road
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 461-5456
Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322
Inspection Date: Jan. 4, 2024
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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 1/4/2024 from 8:50am to 10:50am. At the time of the inspection there were 10 children in care and 3 staff members. Children were observed participating in various activities including center play and morning tabletop learning. Records were reviewed for five children and four staff members. The inspection included a tour of the facility?s playground, classrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen. Medication, evacuation drills, emergency supplies and other required records and postings were also reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.011-F Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure the license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises
Evidence:
1. The most recent inspection summary (9/20/2023) was not posted.
2. The inspection summary posted was dated 2/15/2023.
3. Staff #2 confirmed the summary posted was not the current inspection summary.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-A Description: Based on record reviews and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that a repeat criminal history check and was performed for each staff member at least every five years from the date of the last search.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff #4 (Director) did not contain documentation of an updated criminal history check. The documentation available was dated 6/6/2018.
2. Staff #2 confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-260-A Description: Repeat violation
Based on record review and interviews it was determined the facility was unable to provide to the licensing inspector a current annual fire inspection report.
Evidence:
1. The most recent annual fire inspection report available for viewing during the inspection was dated 6/2/2022.
2. Staff # (Assistant Director) confirmed that the annual inspection was not current.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-260-B Description: Based on a review of documentation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that an annual approval from the health department shall be provided.
Evidence:
1. The most recent annual health inspection report available for viewing during the inspection was dated 10/25/2022.
2. Staff # (Assistant Director) confirmed that the annual inspection from the health department had not been completed.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Repeat violation
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center was maintained in a safe and operable condition.
1. There was a cabinet, approximately 6? tall in the nap room that was not secured to the wall. The cabinet wobbled side to side when touched.
2. Staff #2 confirmed the cabinet moved when touched.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Repeat violation
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that 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:
In the nap room, there was a bottle of sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-C Description: Repeat violation
Based on observation the center did not ensure ground supports were covered with materials that protect children from injury.
Evidence:
1. On the playground the ground supports of the green climber with steering wheels, was not covered with materials that protect children from injury.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-P Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the center maintain a written record containing all the required information of children's serious and minor injuries.
Evidence:
1. The injury report for child #6 did not contain the date and time the injury occurred.
2. Staff #2 (Assistant Director) confirmed the date and time of the injury was not documented.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-F Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure a menu, listing foods to be served for meals and snacks is posted.
Evidence:
1. The center did not have a posted menu of snacks to be served.
2. Staff #2 confirmed that a menu was not posted.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.
