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Lighthouse Preschool & Daycare
15154 Carrollton Boulevard
Suite B
Carrollton, VA 23314
(757) 238-2400

Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281

Inspection Date: April 10, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Technical Assistance:
Technical assistance was provided in the following areas of the standards: 22VAC40-191 (Background checks); 22VAC40-185-(2)-60-A (Children's records); 22VAC40-185-(2)-70-A (Staff records); 22VAC40-185-(4)-270-A (Building maintenance); 22VAC40-185-(4)-280-B (Hazardous substances); 22VAC40-185-(4)-330 (Play areas); 22VAC40-185-(6)-440- (Crib spacing); 22VAC40-185-(7)-550- (Emergency drills)

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 4/10/19 from 9:30am -11:30am. When the Licensing Inspector arrived there were 26 children ages one month old to four years old in care with five staff. Children were observed participating in various activities in the classrooms and playing outside. Records were reviewed for five children and five staff. There was no medication at the center. Emergency procedures and emergency supplies were reviewed during the inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed during the exit interview.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-130-A
Description: Based on a review of five children's records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the center obtains documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child #5 (date of enrollment 9/3/18), present during the inspection, did not contain documentation of an immunization record. 2. Staff #2 (Program Director) reviewed the record for child #5, and confirmed there was no immunization record available for viewing during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: The facility responded: The parents of the child #5 will be asked to provide a copy of a current immunization record. All newly enrolled children will not start unless they have provided an immunization record.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-140-A
Description: Based on a review of five children's records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that each child in attendance had a completed physical within one month of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for child #5 (date of enrollment 9/3/18) did not contain a physical examination. 2. Staff #2 (Program Director) confirmed that the record for child #5 did not contain a physical examination, and had been enrolled for more than 30 days.

Plan of Correction: The facility responded: The parents of the child #5 will be asked to provide a copy of a physical examination. All newly enrolled children will not start unless they have provided a physical examination.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-160-A
Description: Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted no later than 21 days after employment and shall have been completed within 12 months prior to or 21 days after employing. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3 (date of hire (3/21/19) did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 2. Staff #2 (Program Director) reviewed the record for staff #3 and confirmed that there was not documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.

Plan of Correction: The facility responded: Staff #3 will complete a TB screening. All new staff will complete a TB screening prior to employment.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-60-A
Description: Based on a review of six children's records and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that they maintain and keep at the center a complete record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. Evidence 1. The record for child #5 did not contain the name, address and phone number for two emergency contacts, documentation to indicate whether or not the child had previously attended child care, documentation for viewing the child's proof of identity, and the written agreements between the center and the parent. 2. Staff #2 (Program Director) confirmed that the record for child #6 did not contain all of the required information.

Plan of Correction: The facility responded: The parents of child #5 will be asked to provide the missing information to make the record complete. All new children will have their record reviewed prior to enrollment.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-550-D
Description: Based on a review of the facility's emergency drill log and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that a minimum of two shelter-in-place practice drills per year for the most likely to occur scenarios were completed. Evidence: 1. There was documentation of only one shelter-in-place drill (1/30/18) being completed during 2018. 2. Staff #2 (Program Director) reviewed the emergency drill record, and confirmed that only one shelter-in-place drill was completed during 2018.

Plan of Correction: The facility responded: Going forward we will ensure that a minimum of two shelter-in-place practice drills per year for the most likely to occur scenarios.

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.

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