The Hebrew Academy of Tidewater
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Suite 180
Virginia beach, VA 23462
(757) 321-2332
VDSS Contact: Trisha Brown (757) 404-2601
Inspection Date: Jan. 19, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Comments:
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An onsite unannounced code compliance inspection was initiated and concluded on January 19, 2023. There were 140 children present and 20 staff. The inspector observed 13 classrooms. Children were engaged in teacher and self-directed activities and nap. The Inspector reviewed 21 staff records to ensure documentation was complete.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable code sections and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.031-A-9 Description: Based on observation the center failed to demonstrate compliance with all safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Evidence:
1 - In the toddler classroom where children 16 to 19 months were napping there were five children sleeping with pillows and two children sleeping under fiber filled blankets.
a. In the 19 month to two year old room there were four children sleeping with pillows.
2 - Staff #1 confirmed that the children were sleeping with soft bedding and that the safe sleep guidelines were not being followed.Plan of Correction: The center updated the safe sleep policy and procedure immediately and ensured that going forward all safe sleep policies will be strictly followed.
Standard #: 22.1-289.031-B-5 Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that all areas accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards.
Evidence:
1 - In one classroom out of 13 observed there were dangling electrical cords to computer equipment accessible from a teacher desk. These cords pose a toppling hazard if the cords are pulled on or an entanglement hazard.
2 - Staff #1 confirmed that the cords were accessible to children in care.Plan of Correction: The dangling cords were made inaccessible immediately.
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-A Description: Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that background checks are updated every five years as required.
Evidence:
The records for Staff #1 - 6 are past due for background check updates
a. The most recent Central Registry background check for Staff #1 is dated November 9, 2016. The most recent Sworn Statement or Affirmation is dated September 17, 2006.
b. The most recent Central Registry background check for Staff #2 is dated November 9, 2016. The most recent Sworn Statement or Affirmation is dated September 25, 2015.
c. The most recent Central Registry background check for Staff #3 is dated November 28, 2017. The most recent Sworn Statement or Affirmation is dated October 4, 2017.
d. The most recent Central Registry background check for Staff #4 is dated November 16, 2016. The most recent Sworn Statement or Affirmation is dated November 21, 2006.
e. The most recent Central Registry background check for Staff #5 is dated June 1, 2017. The most recent Sworn Statement or Affirmation is dated May 10, 2017.
f. The most recent Sworn Statement or Affirmation for Staff #6 is dated February 12, 2015.
2 - Staff #1 confirmed that the background checks are past due for update.Plan of Correction: All past due background checks will be updated as quickly as possibly and documentation of updates and requests will be forwarded to the inspector within ten days of notification.
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.
