Thomas B. Hargrave Educational Center
801 Tazewell Street
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 485-9499
Current Inspector: Brandie Viscayda
Inspection Date: Jan. 10, 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
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
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:
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An unannounced monitoring visit and facility tour was conducted on 01/10/2024. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 14 preschool aged children in care with 5 staff members. Children were observed interacting with staff, nap, lunch and hand washing. A sample of 1 child's record and 5 staff records were reviewed. Injury reports were also reviewed. Director reported that medications are not being administered at this time. Areas of noncompliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed with the director in an exit meeting at the conclusion of this inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all staff records contained all of the required information.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff #5(hired 6/21/23) did not contain documentation of 2 or more references being checked prior to hire.
2. Director confirmed references were not available for staff #5 during this inspection.Plan of Correction: Director will request references for staff #5.
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.
