Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center
844 Jerome Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 583-6389
Current Inspector: Heather Harrell (757) 334-4329
Inspection Date: Nov. 23, 2020
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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:
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Out-of-state background check regulations were discussed with the director during the inspection.
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.
A monitoring inspection was initiated on 11/19/20 and concluded on 11/23/20. The director was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 65 children present and 14 staff. The inspector emailed the assistant director a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 4 children's records and 4 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check and a sex offender registry check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Evidence:
1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 8/28/20. Staff 1 indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she has resided in the state of Nevada within the past five years. The results of a criminal record check and a sex offender registry check were not available for staff 1 from the state of Nevada.
2. The center director confirmed that a criminal record check and a sex offender registry check from the state of Nevada had not been obtained prior to staff 1's employment.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The criminal record check and sex offender registry check for staff 1 will be completed and results will be placed in staff 1's record.
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.