VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Little Angels Child Care and Learning Center
444 Halifax Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 861-4463

Current Inspector: Jennifer Moore (540) 430-0384

Inspection Date: Dec. 27, 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) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Technical Assistance:

n/a

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on Friday, December 27, 2019 to determine the center?s compliance with licensing standards. The inspector arrived at 9:45am and concluded the inspection at approximately 1:00pm. The center?s assistant director assisted the inspector throughout the inspection. The census for today?s inspection consisted of 18 children in the direct care of 5 staff members and one assistant director. Upon arrival, the children present were observed playing in different centers, interacting with staff, and peers. Each classroom was inspected and formal observations were later completed. The children were observed in their respective classrooms as they played with play dough, coloring, brushing their teeth, taking bathroom breaks, and during circle time. The center is equipped with age and stage appropriate materials and equipment for the children?s use. Staff were engaged with the children and were observed offering guidance when needed. All areas where the children receive care were inspected and found to be in compliance. The center had the following posted: license, daily schedules, emergency numbers, evacuation maps, menu, and various parent information. The center?s first aid kit and non-emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. Today?s lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, WG rolls, peas, carrots, apple sauce, and milk. During the inspection, five children?s records and five staff records were reviewed. Medication is administered, but there are no medications on site at this time. Transportation is provided and one van was inspected today. The most recent evacuation drill was documented on 12/24/2019. One shelter-in-place drill was documented on 03/10/19 and a second one on 12/24/2019. A lockdown drill has been scheduled by the end of December 2019. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector, Florence Martus, at (804) 662-9772.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-B
Description:	Based on observations on 12/27/19, the center did not ensure to keep all hazardous substances in locked placed using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) In the Two's classroom, the licensing inspector observed bottles of hand sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet. 2) In the Three's classroom, the licensing inspector observed bottles of hand sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet. Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. If a key is used, the key shall not be accessible to the children.
Plan of Correction:	The assistant director will remove the bottles from the classroom cabinets and move them into the office to ensure they are locked.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-550-E
Description:	Based on a review of documentation on 12/27/19, the center did not maintain a record of the dates of all practice drills for one year. Evidence: 1) The licensing inspector reviewed the center's practice drill log. There were no evacuation drills documented for January, April, May, or July 2019. 2) During interview, a member of management reported the drills were practiced, but not documented in the practice drill log. The center shall maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year.
Plan of Correction:	Moving forward, documentation of all practice drills will be kept as required.