VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Little Light Early Learning Center
217 W. Depot Street
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-0677

Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494

Inspection Date: Jan. 13, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION. 8VAC20-780 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 8VAC20-780 PHYSICAL PLANT 8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS. 8VAC20-780 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES 8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22.1 EARLYCHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 01/13/2022. There were 41 children, ages 5 months-5 years, and 9 staff providing direct care and supervision and various support staff present during the inspection. The two inspectors observed children in a variety of free choice and learning activities. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 4 staff records during the inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the provider. The inspectors arrived for the inspection at 9:20 a.m. and departed at 11:40 a.m.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain the finding of a central registry search within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 4 had a documented hire date of 09/27/2021; there were no finding of a central registry search in the record for Staff 4 during the 01/13/2022 inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Will follow up with OBI.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 2 did not contain the following: name and phone number of the child?s physician; the name of any additional programs or school that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level; documentation of health information as required by 8VAC20-780-150-B; and documentation of viewing proof of the child?s identity and age. 2. The record for Child 3 did not contain the following: work phone number and place of employment of each parent (an employer was listed but no work phone number); name and phone number of the child?s physician; name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached; allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation; the name of any additional programs or school that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level; and the first date of attendance. 3. The record for Child 4 did not contain the following: work phone number and place of employment of each parent (an employer was listed but no work phone number); name and phone number of the child?s physician; allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation; previous child day care center and school attended by the child; the name of any additional programs or school that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level; and documentation of health information as required by 8VAC20-780-140-A-2 and 8VAC20-780-150-B. 4. The record for Child 5 did not contain the following: documentation of health information as required by 8VAC20-780-150-B.
Plan of Correction:	Will fix them.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 did not contain the following: job title; documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment; documentation of orientation as required by 8VAC20-780-240; and health information as required by 8VAC20-780-160. 2. The record for Staff 2 did not contain the following: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 3. The record for Staff 3 did not contain the following: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 4. The record for Staff 4 did not contain the following: name, address and phone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; and documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.
Plan of Correction:	Will fix them.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-B
Description:	Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that heat shall be supplied from a heating system approved in accordance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code; portable heaters may only be used in case of an emergency. Evidence: There was a portable heater located in the Infant/Toddler Room. Staff 5 stated the heater was used daily to help heat the classroom. The heater was not observed in use during the 01/13/2022 inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Will not use it anymore.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observations and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was an aerosol can of Microban, a container of Aquasafe and Algae Control on a shelf of the 3 Year Old Classroom; the shelf was accessible to children. 2. There was a container of Lysol wipes on the Boy?s Bathroom countertop that was accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Will retrain the staff.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-D
Description:	Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials shall be stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: There were children?s food from home and cleaning materials stored together on the counter of a small room off of the Toddler Room.
Plan of Correction:	Moved during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description:	Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Evidence: 1. There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the Infant/Toddler Room. 2. There were number of uncovered electrical outlets in the entrance way of the facility; children enter and exit through this area.
Plan of Correction:	Will cover them.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. Evidence: 1. The nonabsorbent surface of the diaper changing pad in the Women?s Restroom was torn revealing the padding; the tears in the padding created an absorbent surface. 2. The nonabsorbent surface of the diaper changing pad in the downstairs Restroom was torn revealing the padding; the tears in the padding created an absorbent surface.
Plan of Correction:	Will replace them.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-L
Description:	Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was an unlocked First Aid Kit on the top of the cubbies in the School-Age Classroom. The First Aid Kit contained the following medications: 2 individual packets of Diphen (antihistamine), 5 individual packets of aspirin and 5 individual packets of non-aspirin.
Plan of Correction:	The first aid kit and medications were removed during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-A
Description:	Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that all over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: 1. There was a container of A&D Ointment located in the Infant/Toddler Room with an expiration date of 02/2021. 2. There was a container of Desitin located in the Infant/Toddler Room with an expiration date of 12/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Will throw them away.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-C
Description:	Based on observations, record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that if diaper ointment or cream is used written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained; these products shall be in the original contain and labeled with the child?s name; and these products shall be inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. Staff 5 stated that the center did not have written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions for any of the diaper ointments or creams at the center. 2. There was an unlabeled container of Desitin and Boudreaux?s Butt Paste in the Infant/Toddler Room. 3. There was an unlabeled container of A&D Ointment in the 2 Year Old Classroom. 4. There was a container of A&D Ointment and a container of Gentle Steps Diaper Rash Paste in the cubbies of the 2 Year Old Classroom; the diaper ointment in the cubbies were accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Will get authorization, label and move all of the ointments at the center.