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Ida Barbour Early Learning Center
1400 Camden Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 397-3097

Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322

Inspection Date: Jan. 20, 2021

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Comments:
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 complaint inspection was initiated on 01/19/21 and concluded on 02/05/21. A complaint was received by the department regarding allegations in the areas of Administration, background checks and physical plant. The person-in-charge was contacted by telephone to conduct the investigation. The evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegation of non-compliance in following areas: background checks.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-240-A
Complaint related: Yes
Description: Based on a record review the center did not ensure staff received the required orientation training by the end of their first day of assuming responsibilities.
Evidence:
Staff #2, hired on 12/30/20, did not have an orientation training by the of the first day assuming job responsibilities. The orientation sheet provided by the director showed the training did not occur until 01/04/21.

Plan of Correction: This was done prior to the new director and office manager being employed. All new staff moving forward will have an orientation before the end of their first day of employment.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on observation, interviews and a record review the center did not ensure areas and equipment inside and outside of the center were maintained in a clean and safe condition.
Evidence:
The center has had an ongoing plumbing issue causing standing water where the food is prepared.
1. Staff have reported standing water on most days of the week. It was also described by staff as having an odor.

2. The last health department inspection conducted on 11/05/20 of the center, it was cited under 51: 5-205.15 "The plumbing system serving this food service facility has not been (constructed, repaired) with approved materials according to the Plumbing Code." The report went on to give a corrective action stating, "Immediately discontinue the operation and use of the water supply. Empty, clean and sanitize all components of the water storage and distribution system. Obtain training for the proper operation of the water storage and supply system. Obtain protective equipment for all components of the water distribution system to prevent contamination when the equipment is not in use. All repairs to plumbing equipment and lines are to be in accordance with law. Properly repair the equipment."

2. During the licensing inspection on 01/20/21 standing water was observed in the pantry area. At the time of inspection a maintenance person was present assessing the leak. The maintenance person stated, he could not find the cause of the leak. During an inspection conducted at the center on 02/05/20, it was confirmed that there had been no repairs to the plumbing and the water supply is being used as is.

Plan of Correction: The following corrective action was provided by the director during the exit interview:
Plumbing has been out and repairs were made. In addition the health department was back out and checked on the previously cited violations. There has not been any sign of standing water since the last time the plumber was out. The director checks the pantry area every morning to ensure there has not been any water leaking and will continue to do so.

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-B
Complaint related: Yes
Description: Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks.
Staff #6, hired 10/24/19 did not have documentation of having a completed and signed sworn statement of affirmation.

Plan of Correction: The new director and office manager are working to obtain all required background checks.

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Complaint related: Yes
Description: Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks.
Evidence:
Staff #3, hired on 08/31/20 and staff #4, hired on 01/05/21 and Staff # 6, hired 10/24/19, did not have documentation of having a central registry check.

Plan of Correction: The new director and office manager are working to obtain all required background checks.

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Complaint related: Yes
Description: Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks.
Evidence:
Staff #6 was on a leave of absence at the time of review, however the center did not have any record or documentation of staff #6 having had fingerprinting done since the hire date of 10/24/19.

Plan of Correction: The new director and office manager are working to obtain all required background checks.

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-3
Complaint related: Yes
Description: Based on a record review the center did not ensure staff had all required background checks.
Staff #4, hired 01/05/21, listed having lived outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years. The center did not have a central registry check for staff #4 from the state listed. Staff #4 confirmed the check had not been sent for.

Plan of Correction: The new director and office manager are working to obtain all required background checks.

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4
Complaint related: Yes
Description: Based on a record review the center did not ensure staff had all required background checks.
Staff #4, hired 01/05/21, listed having lived outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years. The center did not have a criminal record check or sex offender check for staff #4 from the state listed. Staff #4 confirmed the checks had not been sent for.

Plan of Correction: The new director and office manager are working to obtain all required background checks.

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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