VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

HRCAP CARVER HEAD START
2603 Broad Street
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 227-5834

Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784

Inspection Date: March 14, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)

Technical Assistance:

The following was discussed: *All child day programs that serve preschool-age children operating in a building built before 2015 shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. *Suggest adding the following to the playground safety check list for monitoring: areas on the outdoor play structure with small amounts of rust and peeling paint, *Suggest removing parts of broken resilient mats beside the play house before they become a safety hazard *Reminder: One lockdown practice drill is now required annually.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 03/14/2022 from 10:25 am - 1:10 pm. At the time of entrance there were 58 preschool children present with 12 staff. Children were observed during morning program time which included free play, circle time and outdoor play. Lunch and nap was additionally reviewed. Records were reviewed for four children and four staff. Violations were found in the areas of physical plant and procedures for emergencies. These violations are listed on the violation notice and were reviewed with the program director at the conclusion of the inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on review of the facility and outdoor play areas the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: 1. Dangling and accessible cords, attached to a computer and telephone, were observed in classroom B. a. These cords are an entanglement hazard and present a toppling hazard for the equipment, attached to these cords. 2. Widespread areas of peeling paint were observed on the outdoor railing and walkway children use to enter and exit to the outdoor play area. 3. Several areas of missing and deteriorated wood was observed on the left side of the storage shed on the outdoor play area. Additionally, two screws were protruding from the bottom area of the shed. a. The deteriorated areas of wood were sharp to the touch. 4. Widespread areas of peeling paint were observed on one side of the playhouse located on the outdoor play area. 5. A container full of water was observed placed on the outdoor walkway that children use to enter and exit from the playground. Children were observed using this walkway during the inspection. a. Containers of water are a breeding ground for insects and are a drowning hazard. 6. There was an area of missing and cracked floor tile in classroom C. a. This is a trip hazard.
Plan of Correction:	*Carbon Monoxide detector was installed at Carver. (Picture emailed to inspector) *Teacher made room arrangement regarding the loose wires. (Picture emailed to inspector) *Container outside of the backdoor was removed. *Foam tiles by the playhouse will be removed today, weather permitting but no later than Friday, March 25, 2022. *Repair of the following items will start today and will be finished by Friday, March 25, 2022: -Backdoor ramp peeling paint - Peeling paint on the outside playhouse - Shed on the playground - Floor tiles in Classroom C will be replaced
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-I
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center shall be posted in a visible place at each telephone. Evidence: 1. The number for 911 and poison control was not posted near the telephone in classroom
Plan of Correction:	A sticker listing the phone number for 911 and poison control was added to the phone during the inspection.