Light Years Child Development Center, Inc.
725 East Liberty Street
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 747-8710
Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784
Inspection Date: May 24, 2021 and June 3, 2021
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.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
- Technical Assistance:
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Reviewed Standard 450.A
-Discussed providing children with a blanket when napping on a cot -at times other than the designated rest period.
Reviewed Standard 340.D
-In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader shall be regularly present.
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.
A monitoring inspection was initiated on 05/24/2021 and concluded on 06/03/2021. The director was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 38 children present and 7 staff. The inspector emailed the director a list of items required to complete the inspection. The inspector reviewed 3 staff records and 3 children's records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances 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 #: 22VAC40-185-140-A Description: Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before attendance or within one month after attendance.
Evidence:
1. The physical exam for child 1 was obtained on 06/02/2021 which was more than 30 days after the enrollment date of 01/05/2021.Plan of Correction: Going forward all children will have a physical on file prior to enrollment or within 30 days of enrollment.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-280-B Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning agents shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. A can of aerosol spray air freshener was observed sitting on the toilet tank lid in one of the children's restrooms.
2. A spray bottle of bleach/water solution was observed stored on a high shelf in the hall way located outside of the restroom used for diapering.Plan of Correction: The air freshener and bleach/water was locked up during the inspection and will remain in a locked place when not in use.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-550-C Description: Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that shelter-in-place procedures/maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building.
Evidence:
1. The shelter-in-place procedure was not posted on the facility evacuation map.
a. The program director confirmed that the shelter-in-place area/procedure was not indicated on the posted evacuation map.Plan of Correction: The shelter procedure will be posted.
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.
