VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Precious Jewels LLC
2813 W Mercury Boulevard
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 692-0897

Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568

Inspection Date: March 21, 2022 and March 22, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Technical Assistance:

Discussed reviewing the new CDC standards that became effective 10-13-2021 and the new website (Child Care VA) https://www.doe.virginia.gov/cc/.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and an in person tour of the program was conducted. A renewal inspection was initiated on March 21, 2022 and concluded on March 23, 2022. The director was contacted by telephone and a inspection was conducted. There were 27 children present, ranging in ages from 4 months to age 5, with 5 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 3 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the three year old classroom there was one container of hand sanitizer sitting on a shelf and in the multipurpose room there was one container of hand sanitizer sitting on the table. The containers were labeled "keep out of reach of children" and at least one of the other statements "warning", "hazardous", "harmful" and "flammable".
Plan of Correction:	The hand sanitizer was removed from the 3 yr old classroom and also removed from multipurpose from and placed in a lock cabinet.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the diapering surface shall be used only for diapering or cleaning children. Evidence: The diaper pad in the infant room was observed during inspection and there were four plastic toys sitting on the diaper pad. Center staff indicated they were put there after they were washed and were drying. The diaper pad / table shall only be used for diapering.
Plan of Correction:	The toys were removed and staff members was advised that nothing is to be put on the changing pads.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-F
Description:	Based on observation, staff interviews and documentation the center did not ensure the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) was followed when they choose to provide meals or snacks. Evidence: Snack time was observed in the center and children ages 3 and 4 were served milk and UTZ brand cheese balls. The cheese balls do not meet the USDA food component requirement and therefore only one of the two required food components were served for snack.
Plan of Correction:	The USDA requirements were reviewed for snacks and we will make sure we are providing the correct components.