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Hampton Roads Academy
739 Academy Lane
Newport news, VA 23602
(757) 884-9117

Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568

Inspection Date: Feb. 12, 2020

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

Technical Assistance:
Clarified and discussed the requirements for clean linens (22VAC40-185-(6)-450-C) and linens that shall be assigned for individual use (22VAC40-185-(6)-450-B).

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on February 12, 2020 from approximately 9:30 am until 2:15 pm. Upon arrival to the center, there were 29 children present with four staff members. There were additional staff on site for administrative and support purposes. The licensing inspector reviewed two medications. The playground area was not inspected due to inclement weather. The children were observed eating snack and working on an art project. Children were also observed during a tornado drill. The sample size of records reviewed were 6 children's records and 4 staff records. The violations from the previous inspection were reviewed.
Areas of non-compliance are noted on the violation notice. The results of the inspection were reviewed and verified with the Center Director during the exit interview. Please contact the licensing inspector with any questions Christine Mahan, (757) 404-0568.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-160-C
Description: Based on review of 4 staff records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff records included at least updated (tuberculosis) TB screenings every two years from the date of the first initial screening.

Evidence: The record for staff #3 did not include an updated TB screenings, as the most recent one available for review was dated 8-28-17.

Plan of Correction: Staff get TB soon

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-40-I
Description: Based on documentation review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall develop written procedures for injury prevention.

Evidence: The center director confirmed there was not documentation of a injury prevention plan available for review.

Plan of Correction: The center director will have it typed up today.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-60-A
Description: Based on review of 6 children's records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure children's records included all required information.

Evidence: The record for child #2 and child #5 did not include the home phone number for both parents listed. The record for child #5 did not include the employment phone numbers for both parents listed. The center director confirmed the missing information.

Plan of Correction: The center director will have records corrected.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A
Description: Based on documentation review of 4 staff records and staff interviews, the licnesee did not ensure that written information to demonstrate the individual possesses the education, orientation training, staff development, certification, and experience required by the job position.

Evidence: The record for staff #4 did not include documentation of an orientation or documentation of qualifications for their position. Staff #4 is designated a (program lead) lead teacher and was observed working in that position during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: The center director will have staff bring in transcripts/ certifications and director will have staff orientation form completed.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-380-A
Description: Based on observation and staff interviews, the licnesee did not ensure there shall be a posted daily schedule that allows for flexibility as children's needs require.

Evidence: Classroom staff verified there was not a posted daily scheduled in room #22.

Plan of Correction: The staff will post daily schedule.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-500-A
Description: Based on observation, the licnesee did not ensure that children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks.

Evidence: The were 12 children in room# 22, observed eating snack and they did not wash their hands after eating.

Plan of Correction: The center director will retrain the staff.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-560-F
Description: Based on documentation and staff interviews, the center did not ensure when food is provided that a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall be posted or given to parents.

Evidence: The menu posted was not dated for the current one-week period.

Plan of Correction: The center director will date menu.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-560-K
Description: Based on observation, the licnesee did not ensure tables were sanitized before and after each use for feeding.

Evidence: The children in room #22 were observed eating snack and the table was not sanitized after eating. "Sanitized" means treated in such a way to remove bacteria and viruses from inanimate surfaces through using a disinfectant solution (i.e., bleach solution or commercial chemical disinfectant) or physical agent (e.g., heat). The surface of item is sprayed or dipped into the disinfectant solution and allowed to air dry after use of the disinfectant solution.

Plan of Correction: The center director will talk with staff.

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Description: Based on review of 4 staff records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure employees or volunteers of a licensed or registered child welfare agency have a central registry finding (CPS) within 30 days of employment or volunteer service or employment shall be denied.


Evidence: The record for staff #4 (date of hire July 24, 2018), did not include documentation of a CPS check. Staff #4 was working during the inspection as verified by the center director.

Plan of Correction: Center director has contacted CPS for results.

Standard #: 22VAC40-80-120-E-2
Description: Based on observation and staff interviews, the licnesee did not ensure the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility were posted.

Evidence: The center director confirmed the most recent inspection findings were not posted.

Plan of Correction: The center director will post the inspection results today.

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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