Lightbridge Academy Virginia Beach
2121 Salem Road
Virginia beach, VA 23456
(757) 301-9900
Current Inspector: Emily Walsh (757) 404-2575
Inspection Date: March 29, 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 (8VAC20-770)
- Technical Assistance:
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The water temperature in the Khaki Kangaroo classroom was 120 degrees. Care must be taken to ensure that the water temperature does not exceed 120 degrees in any of the children's handwashing sinks.
It was discussed with the Director and Assistant Director that the procedures for the administration of emergency medication must ensure that the required medication prescribed in the allergy management plans for any child with a diagnosed allergy is easily and quickly accessible to a MAT trained staff person caring for the child.
Use of cribs for children over the age of 12 months was discussed with the Director and Assistant Director.
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on 03/29/2022. There were 120 children present, ranging in ages from infants to pre-kindergarten, with 19 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 5 children's records and 5 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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: The facility has not maintained a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
Evidence:
The allergy chart posted in the Purple Cats classroom is covered by a sheet of copy paper that has curled around the edges, revealing the names/pictures of children with allergies.Plan of Correction: The facility has responded with the following:
New procedures for storing the allergy charts in the classrooms that will ensure confidentiality will be developed. All staff will be trained regarding the new policy/procedure.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based upon review of staff records, the facility has not ensured that each staff record includes the name, address and telephone number of an emergency contact person.
Evidence:
The record provided for staff 1 did not include the address of the emergency contact.Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following:
The address was added to the emergency contact person in the record of staff 1. All staff records will be reviewed to ensure they are complete.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that areas and equipment are maintained to be safe.
Evidence:
The caulking around the hand washing sink by the children's bathroom in the Orange Giraffes classroom has come loose between the sink and the wall.Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following:
All hand washing sinks will be checked to ensure that the caulking is intact and that the sinks are secure to the wall. Missing or cracking caulking around any sink will be replaced.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-450-D Description: Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that pillows are in use, they are individually assigned and covered with removable cases.
Evidence:
1.There was one child with a pillow at nap time in the Green Frogs classroom. The pillow was not identified for use by the child and did not have a removable cover.
2. There was one child with a pillow at nap time in the Yellow Ducks classroom. The pillow was not identified for use by the child and did not have a removable cover. .Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following:
If the use of pillows is continued to be allowed, the pillows will be labeled with the children's names and will have removable covers that can be laundered.
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.
