VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

A+ Childcare & Learning Center
3510 George Washington Memorial Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-8003

Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568

Inspection Date: Feb. 27, 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 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 minors records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed in detail clear documentation for staff related to staff orientation.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was started in the center on February 27, 2024 from 4:10 PM until 5:55 PM and concluded on March 4, 2024. At the time of entrance 23 children were in care with 5 staff members. The sample size consisted of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records. Children were observed involved in table top activities, eating and playing in centers. The playground was not inspected due to inclement weather. 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. Please contact the Licensing Inspector, Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568 with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and staff interviews,the licensee did not ensure staff records contained all required documentation. Evidence: References for Staff #3 were not available for review. Center Director confirmed Staff #3 was working.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Repeat Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure. Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: The center's kitchen door was observed unlocked and open; the door is in the center?s main hallway and accessible to children. In the kitchen, there was an unlocked draw with cooking utensils and a knife. The knife poses a hazard to children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure hazardous substances and other harmful agents 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: The following items were observed and were determined to be hazardous substances. 1. In the unlocked kitchen, on the counter there were 2 containers of bleach/ water solution. 2. In the 2?s and 3?s room on a shelf was a spray bottle of bleach and water solution.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.