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:

8VAC20-790 Introduction 8VAC20-790 Administration 8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training 8VAC20-790 Physical Plant 8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision 8VAC20-790 Programs 8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies 8VAC20-790 Special Services 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with center documentation for orientation, background check time frames and supervision. .

Comments:

A subsidy health and safety (SHSI) inspection was completed on April 9, 2024 the inspection was conducted from 9:07am - 12:59pm. There were 40 children present. During the inspection children were observed transitioning from morning activity room to bathroom break and morning opening activity. Six children records were reviewed and six staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable requirements and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-790-520-F
Description:	Based on record review and observation, the vendor did not ensure the allergy list was dated. Evidence: The allergy lists were not dated.
Plan of Correction:	A footer will be added to the list of allergies to show the date the document was last updated.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-640-A
Description:	Based on observaton, the vendor did not ensure hazordous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: In Staff #2 classroom, there was a unlocked cabinet with 2 aersol spray labeled with warning and keep of reach of children. In Staff # 1 classroom, there were cleaner spray on top of the cabinet. In the bathroom hallway, there was a closet unlocked with multiple cans of paint.
Plan of Correction:	I spoke with the floor supervisor about daily monitoring of this. I will begin checking daily to ensure this is followed through on. We will check each morning and several times throughout the day.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-670-H
Description:	Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure children less than 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision. Evidence : 1- Upon arrival there were children in the lobby alone at approximatley 9:07 am before entering the building.The children were ages 2-preschool age children. Multiple children were running out of the large classroom into the lobby and not in sight and sound supervision of staff. 2-Child #1 (3 years old)ran down the bathroom hallway and open the closets with multiple paints. No staff were present in the lobby providing sight and sound supervision. 3- Staff #7 left the child alone while assisting a person local agency at the door. Confirmed with staff #7.
Plan of Correction:	We are restructuring the mornings by having the children go into their classrooms by 7:30 AM for breakfast and then remaining in there for the rest of the day or until normally scheduled times of going outside. From 6:00 - 7:30 AM, we will position a staff member to stand at the double doors between the activity room and the foyer.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-800-A-2
Description:	Based on record review and staff interview, the vendor did not ensure shelter-in-place drill were practiced twice a year. Evidence: The center did not have documentation that shelter in place drills were documented and completed for 2023.
Plan of Correction:	I will take this responsibility back from the office administrator and will ensure that a minimum of 2 drills are conducted each calendar year.