VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Peninsula Pentecostals
404 Sharon Drive
Newport news, VA 23602
(757) 875-5454

VDSS Contact: Michele Patchett (757) 439-6816

Inspection Date: April 9, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22.1 Religious Exempt; Background Checks Code; Carbon Monoxide 32.1 Report by person other than physician 54.1 Must be MAT Certified. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-770 Background Checks

Technical Assistance:

Discussed requirement to document previous day care and schools atteneded by the child and background check time frames for Virginia and Out of state background check.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated on 04/09/2024 from 9:07am -12:59pm and concluded on 4/10/2024. There were approximatley 40 children present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies. A total of 6 staff records and 6 children records were reviewed. The children were transitioning from activiity rooms and bathroom. 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.031-A-3-a
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure one staff member to four children from ages zero to 16 months. Evidence: 1- During the inspection on April 9, 2024 there were 2 staff with 11 children from approximatley 9:07am - 9:30am in the infant/toddler room. The ages ranged from infant to toddler age children. 2- The ratio for infant is 1 staff to 4 children from ages zero to 16 months. 3- Confirmed by staff there was only 2 staff and 11 children.
Plan of Correction:	I will review the procedure of moving children from classroom to classroom when one classroom exceeds ratio with the floor supervisor and lead teachers. I will also schedule additional staff members whenever possible so that in the event that someone is late or calls out we would still be in ratio. I will also reiterate the importance of supervising the children at all times.
Standard #:	22.1-289.031-A-3-c
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure there were one staff to eight children from ages 24 months to 36 months. Evidence: 1- On April 9, 2024 all classes ages 2- 5 years were combined in the one room. 2- When classes are combined the ratio should be determined by the youngest child. 3- Upon arrival there was 1 staff member with 29 children in the large room. 4- The youngest child was two years of age. 5- The required ratio for 2 year old is 1 staff to 8 children.
Plan of Correction:	I will review the procedure of moving children from classroom to classroom when one classroom exceeds ratio with the floor supervisor and lead teachers. I will also schedule additional staff members whenever possible so that in the event that someone is late or calls out we would still be in ratio. I will also reiterate the importance of supervising the children at all times.
Standard #:	22.1-289.031-A-3-d
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not ensure one staff member to 10 children from the ages 36 months to five years. Evidence: 1-Staff # 6 was alone with 12 children in the Preschool classroom. Confirmed with staff. 2- The ratio for children 36 months to five years is 1 staff to 10 children.
Plan of Correction:	I will review the procedure of moving children from classroom to classroom when one classroom exceeds ratio with the floor supervisor and lead teachers. I will also schedule additional staff members whenever possible so that in the event that someone is late or calls out we would still be in ratio. I will also reiterate the importance of supervising the children at all times.