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Little Steps Academy, LLC.
7934 Glade Road
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 351-0688

Current Inspector: Adrianna Walden (757) 404-2487

Inspection Date: Nov. 15, 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.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
22VAC40-80 SANCTIONS.
22VAC40-80 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:30am through 1:30pm. There were 30 children in care ages infant through four years old with six staff, including the owner and program director. Children and staff records were reviewed. A walking of the building inside was completed. Required postings, annual inspections, emergency evacuation drills, first aid kit, medication and transportation were reviewed. Children were observed in teacher and self-directed activities including restroom routines, hand washing, lunch, nap and learning center play. Violations regarding physical plant, nap and background checks were identified and appear on the violation notice. The violations were discussed with the program director and owner at the conclusion of the inspection.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-140-A
Description: Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each child has a physical examination within the required time frames.
Evidence:
1 - The record for child 1 and 2 do not have any documentation of a physical examination.
a. Child 1 has a documented first date of attendance as October 3, 2019.
b. Child 2 has a documented first date of attendance as September 3, 2019.
2 - Staff confirmed that the records for child 1 and 2 did not have documentation of physical examination.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-60-A
Description: Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each child's record contains all required information,
Evidence:
1 - The records for child 1 and 2 did not contain documentation of annual information update.
a. Child 3 has a documented first date of attendance as May 23, 2018.
b. Child 4 has a documented first date of attendance as January 29, 2018.
2 - Staff 2 confirmed that there is not documentation of annual updates in the records of child 1 and 2.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A
Description: Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each staff record contains all required information.
Evidence:
1 - The record for staff 3 did not contain documentation of date of hire, job title, emergency contact address, documentation of orientation, education, experience or training for job. Staff three stated that today was her second of third day of employment.
2 - The record for staff 4 does not contain documentation of orientation, education, experience or training for job. The staff has a documented date of hire as October 7, 2019. Staff 4 was present providing direct care to children in the toddler room.
3 - The record for staff 5 does not contain documentation of education, experience or training for job. Staff 5 has a documented date of hire as October 7, 2019. Staff 5 was present providing direct care to children in the toddler room.
4 - The record for staff 6 does not contain documentation of orientation training. Staff 6 has a documented date of hire as September 12, 2019. Staff 6 was present providing direct care to children in the infant room.
5 - Staff 1 and 2 confirmed that the required information was not present in the records for staff 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A
Description: Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that equipment is maintained in safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1 - In the two year old room there is a round table leaning against a wall, sitting on the floor and the legs are sticking out into the classroom. One of the legs is missing an end cap and a sharp metal edge is exposed.
a. The location of the table and table leg that is missing an end cap was within reach of children.
b. Children were present in the classroom when the table was observed.
c. The table posses a toppling hazard.
2 - Staff 2 confirmed that the table was present in the two year old room and was not operational.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-500-A
Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that children's hands are washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes after eating meals or snacks.
Evidence:
Three out 15 children were observed getting up from the lunch table after eating and moving around the classroom and getting on cots for nap without first washing their hands or using a wipe.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-B
Description: Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that an employee must not be employed until the agency has the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation.
Evidence:
1 - The record for staff 3 does not contain documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation.
a. There is not a documented date of hire for staff 3. However, staff 3 stated that today was her second or third day of employment.
b. Staff 3 was present providing direct care to children enrolled in the three/four year old classroom.
2 - Staff 1 and 2 confirmed that there was a sworn statement or affirmation available during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Description: Based on record review and interview the center does not have a central registry finding with 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1 - The record for staff 6 does not contain documentation of a central registry finding.
a. Staff 6 has a documented date of hire as September 12, 2019.
b. Staff 6 was present providing direct care to children in the infant room during the inspection.
2 - Staff 1 and 2 confirmed that there was not central registry finding available for review for staff 6.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

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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