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Apple Tree Learning Center #1001
1141 Executive Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9530

Current Inspector: Brandie Viscayda

Inspection Date: Nov. 26, 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)

Technical Assistance:
Discussed locking cabinets containing hazardous items each time that they are accessed.

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on November 26, 2019 from 10:30am until 12:00pm. Upon arrival to the facility, there were 77 children present with 16 staff members. The children were observed participating in age appropriate activities, outdoor play, hand washing and diapering. A sample of 7 children's records and 7 staff records were reviewed. The licensing inspector toured the facility and reviewed supervision, emergency supplies, practice drills, nutrition, physical plant, required postings, and administration. There was a violation cited in the area of pysical plant. An exit meeting was conducted with the facility director prior to the end of the inspection.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-280-B
Description: Based upon observation the provider did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:

1. During the inspectors tour of the facility it was found that a cabinet located in the two year old classroom was unlocked and contained hazardous substances was not made inaccessible to children.
a. The unlocked cabinet contained 2 spray bottles of sanitizer solution and could have been could be a potential hazard to children.
b. There were children in the preschool room during the time the violation was observed.
c. The director toured the two year old room with the inspector and also identified and confirmed the violation.

Plan of Correction: Will correct immediately.

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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