Learning Ladders Child Development Center
102 American Legion Road
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 966-2263
Current Inspector: Trisha Brown (757) 404-2601
Inspection Date: March 9, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
- Technical Assistance:
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Today we discussed:
- the need for all chemicals to stored in locked locations.
- dangling cords be secured
- child proof latches or locks on doors to spaces that are not child proofed
- Comments:
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An initial inspection was Initiated and concluded on March 9th. This is a new facility so there were not any children in care during the inspection. All sections of the standards could not be observed today because there are not any children in care. Therefore, once a license is issued and within 60 days of receipt an unannounced monitoring inspection will be conducted at which time all areas of standards will be determined.
During the initial inspection all areas of standards were discussed and reviewed with the owners/program director, the entire physical plant inside and outside was viewed, and each classroom was measured. This facility is a two-story facility. Therefore, a stipulation stating that only children 3 years and up will be permitted on the second floor.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.058 Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that there was a carbon monoxide detector in the building. Plan of Correction: A carbon monoxide detector will be obtained and installed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that areas are in safe condition.
Evidence:
- There is peeling paint on the handrails leading to the outside playground.
- There are two four foot tall soft sided shelves in the infant room that are not secured to a wall.
-There is a hole in the plaster under the banister at the top of the stairs.
- There is a hole in the plaster above the outlet outside the toddler area that is large enough for a child's fingers in.Plan of Correction: All repairs will be made as soon as possible.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that playground equipment has the required fall/use zones.
Evidence:
There are two pieces of swing, climb and slide equipment on the playground. Neither of these pieces of equipment has the required six feet of resilient surface under around into the fall/use zones of the equipment. Fall/use zones measure less than two and four feet five inches where a minimum of six feet is required.Plan of Correction: The swing, climb and slide equipment will be removed and replaced with play equipment that does not include, climbing, sliding, swinging or moving parts.
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.
