VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ocean Learning Center
9266 Chelsea Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 588-0426

Current Inspector: Emily Walsh (757) 404-2575

Inspection Date: July 19, 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)

Comments:

An unannounced, mandated monitoring inspection was conducted today. The inspector arrived at 11:30 AM and departed at 2:30 PM. Activities, lunch service and nap time were observed. A sample size of five staff records and five children's records were reviewed. It was reported that there is no medication for administration to the children. An exit meeting was conducted with the program director prior to closure of the inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-150-A
Description:	Based upon review of five children's records, the facility has not ensured that results of a physical examination are included in each child's record. Evidence: The copy of the physical examination in the record of child 5 was not legible. The child's name, the physician's signature and the results of the physical examination to include possible allergies could not be read.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The parent was contacted to provide a legible copy of the child's physical examination.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-50-A
Description:	Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that staff and children's records are treated confidentially. Evidence: The Supplemental Information sheets that contain staff and children's names from the inspections conducted on 4/29/19 were posted on the parent information board. It is written on the supplemental sheets that the information is confidential and that the sheets are not to be posted.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: Supplemental information sheets will not be posted in the future.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based upon review of five children's records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each child's record includes all required information. Evidence: 1. The record provided for child 3 did not indicate the city and state on the address for one designated person to be contacted in an emergency. 2. Staff 1 verified that the address of one designated emergency contact person in the record for child 3 was not complete.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The parent was contacted during the inspection to obtain the information. All children's records will be checked to ensure that they are complete.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that areas and equipment are maintained to be safe and operable. Evidence: 1. There are three areas along the fence on the back of the playground where poison ivy is beginning to grow through the fencing. 2. One sink in the toddler bathroom is clogged with about three inches of water in the sink. 3. There is a fence slat that has a rotten area at the bottom four inches of the slat that has sharp and splintering wood. 4. There is a carpet in the back preschool classroom that is fraying along the edges with one carpet string that is 18 inches long creating a potential entanglement or tripping hazard. 5. On the playground there is a large plastic bag from which soiled paper towels and other litter has spilled and blown around the ground. Staff 1 stated that the children had been on the playground this morning.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: A system will be put into place for routine monitoring of the fencing for needed repairs or removal of poison ivy. A plumber will be contacted to snake the sink in the bathroom. All frayed carpeting will be trimmed or thrown away. Training will be conducted with staff regarding routine care and maintenance expectations.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-560-N
Description:	Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that no child is allowed to eat or drink while walking around. Evidence: Upon entering the facility, the inspector observed a school aged boy walking in the front hallway eating chips out of a bag. The child sat on the floor of the classroom where the children were watching a movie and continued eating the chips until staff 1 was notified by the inspector that the child was eating.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: All staff will be reminded that children may not walk around while eating or drinking.