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Norfolk Christian Schools-Virginia Beach Campus
1265 Laskin Road
Virginia beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1284

Current Inspector: Emily Walsh (757) 404-2575

Inspection Date: May 22, 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.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Comments:
An unannounced, mandated renewal inspection was conducted today. The inspector arrived at 9:54 AM and deaprted at 12:20 PM. Morning activities, Spanish class, outdoor water play and morning snack were observed. Sixteen children were in care. A sample size of five staff records and five children's records were reviewed. Medication administration and injury records were reviewed. An exit meeting was conducted with staff 2 prior to closure of the inspection.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A
Description: Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that equipment, inside and outside, is maintained to be safe. Evidence: The plastic exit chute at the bottom of the orange slide on the yellow playground structure is cracked creating a potential pinch point hazard.

Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following: A fundraiser is currently being held to re-do our playground. In the interim, children will not be allowed to use this sliding board.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-280-B
Description: Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that potentially hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There is a container of hand soap on the children's hand washing sink in classroom 2 A&B that is labeled "caution, keep out of reach of children". 2. The art supply closet in the classroom 2 A&B does not lock. On open shelves inside the closet was an aerosol container of Tacky Spray labeled "danger, keep out of reach of children" and several containers of shaving cream labeled " warning, keep out of reach of children". 3. The classroom assistant on duty acknowledged the unlocked substances.

Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following: All staff will be reminded that all areas accessible to the children must be free of potentially hazardous substances and that all hazardous substances must be kept in locked locations.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-550-D
Description: Based upon review of the evacuation drill documentation, the facility has not ensured that an evacuation drill is practiced monthly. Evidence: The documentation provided did not include documentation of an evacuation drill conducted in November 2018.

Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following: Evacuation drills will be conducted and documented monthly.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-550-M
Description: Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that the written record of children's injuries includes the signatures of two staff or one staff signature and a parent signature. Evidence: 1. An injury record for child 6, dated 8/24/2018 did not include two signatures. 2. Staff 6 verified that the injury record did not include two signatures.

Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following: All injury records will be continually checked to ensure that all required information is documented. All staff will be reminded of this requirement.

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-B
Description: Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that staff are not employed until the facility has obtained a completed sworn statement or affirmation form.. Evidence: Staff 6 stated that staff 5 has been employed as the school nurse for many years. Staff 6 stated that a completed sworn statement or affirmation form was never obtained for staff 5.

Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following: A completed sworn statement or affirmation form will be obtained for all staff who will have direct contact with the children or who will have access to the confidential children's records.

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Description: Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that a child protective service central registry finding is obtained within 30 days of employ or the employee is denied continued employ. Evidence: Staff 6 stated that staff 5 has been employed as the school nurse for many years and is still employed. Staff 6 stated that a child protective services (CPS) central registry search was not obtained for staff 5.

Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following: CPS central registry searches will be obtained for all staff who have direct contact with the children or who have access to the confidential children's records.

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description: Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that a results of fingerprinting are obtained for all staff. Evidence: 1. Staff 6 stated that staff 5 has been employed as the school nurse for many years. Staff 6 stated that a fingerprinting report was not obtained for staff 5. 2. Staff 2 stated that fingerprinting was obtained for staff 5 upon her employ many years age, however the currently required fingerprinting was not obtained for staff 5.

Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following: Fingerprint checks will be obtained for all staff who have direct contact with the children or who have access to the confidential children's records.

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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