VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Luck Group Learning Center & Daycare, LLC.
2313 Oaklawn Blvd
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 452-6778

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: Jan. 8, 2024

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 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 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today, January 8, 2024. The inspector was on site from approximately 10:00 am until 11:30 am. The director was present during the inspection. There was one child present, three years in age, with one staff supervising. The child was observed reviewing flash card and playing with puzzles. Later the child showed the inspector a coloring activity on the computer. Interactions between the child and the staff member were positive. 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 four child records and three staff records 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. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector. Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-840-8312 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on review of four children?s records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination before the child?s attendance: or within 30 days after the first day of attendance for two child records. Evidence: 1. The record of child #3, enrolled 10/06/2023, did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The record of child #4, enrolled 10/06/2023, did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 3. Staff #1 stated she did not have documentation of a physical for child #3 and child #4.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I called the parent before the inspector left and asked her to provide a copy of the children's physicals. The parent will bring them tomorrow.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days prior to the date of employment for one staff. Evidence: The record of staff #3, employed 09/19/2023, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 07/30/2023, exceeding 30 calendar days prior to employment.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will have the staff member update her TB and make sure going forward TB's are completed within the time frame.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on review of four children?s records, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic, and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record of child #2, with a diagnosed food allergy, contained an allergy care plan however the allergy care plan did not include a physician?s signature.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I called the parent while the inspector was here and requested that the parent bring in a care plan that has been signed by the doctor.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, the center did not obtain all required documentation for one staff record. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3, employed 09/19/2023, did not contain documentation of two or more references as to the character and reputation as well as competency that were checked before employment or volunteering. 2. Staff #1 stated two references had not been completed for staff #3.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will complete the references.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, the center did not ensure one staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2, employed 05/15/2023, did not contain documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course exceeding 90 days. 2. Staff #1 stated staff #2 had not completed the training.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will have staff #2 complete the training course.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden lattice along the fence contained several nails that were protruding outward. The nails posed a risk of puncture or snagging the skin of a child in care. 2. Staff #1 acknowledged the nails were protruding through the wooden lattice.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will have my husband remove the lattice with the nails from the fence.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-C
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure during the stated hours of operation, there is always on the premises and on field trips when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them. Evidence: 1. Upon the inspector?s arrival on January 8, 2024, one child was in care with one staff supervising. 2. Staff #1 confirmed she was the only staff in the center. 3. Staff #1 stated she would have staff #2, who was working for a separate business in the building next door, come over to the center and stay until staff #3 arrived in the afternoon.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will have staff #2 come over and stay until staff 3 arrives for the afternoon. Going forward, I will schedule a second person to be in the building during the hours the center is open.