Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC
11006 Warwick Boulevard, #420 & #416
Newport news, VA 23601
(757) 595-9096
Current Inspector: Michele Patchett (757) 439-6816
Inspection Date: Aug. 9, 2021
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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2VAC40-185 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.
- 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 complaint inspection was initiated on August 10, 2021 and concluded on December 1, 2021. The director/owner was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. The complaint inspection in response to a complaint that was received by the licensing department on regarding allegations of programs. Interviews with staff were completed via telephone, observations were made in the center, and documentation was reviewed. The preponderance of the evidence gathered during the investigation does support the allegation; therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. There was a violation cited resulting from this inspection.
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact licensing inspector, Tiffany Harris, at (757) 403-3045.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: No Description: Based on interview, video footage, and documentation, the center did not ensure actions or threats thereof are forbidden by all staff.
Evidence:
Interview with staff confirmed a review of video footage revealing Staff#1 "pop a child during naptime" and was fired as a result.
A review of video footage revealed Staff#1 striking a child with a plastic bat during napping.
A review of documentation reporting the observation of Staff#1 use of physical punishment of Child#1 in care.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
