City of Newport News Parks & Recreation-BMCC Youth Programs
570 McLawhorne Drive
Newport news, VA 23601
(757) 926-1400
Current Inspector: Tiffany Jones (757) 403-3045
Inspection Date: Oct. 16, 2018 and Dec. 3, 2018
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on October 16, 2018 and completed on December 3, 2018 in response to a self-report made by the facility. Licensing Inspector reviewed facility documentation, interviewed staff and conducted classroom observations.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-410-1 Description: Based on interview and review, facility did not ensure staff do not commit the forbidden action of physical punishment. Evidence: On September 28, 2018, staff #1 "flicked" child #1 on his forehead in response to this child and another child not being quiet for nap time. 1. Facility documentation completed by staff #1 states "(child #1) and (another child) were making noises on their beds. I approached (child #1) and flicked him on his forehead. After I flicked him, I apologized to (child #1)." 2. Interview with staff confirmed staff #1 was seen and heard approaching and kneeling down to two children in that area of the room telling them to lay down and be quiet. Plan of Correction: Upon report of the incident, staff member was questioned and removed from working on the floor. Staff member was kept off the floor until the internal investigation was completed. Staff #1 no longer works for Newport News Youth Programs.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
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