ODU Children's Learning & Research Center #2
4501 Hampton Boulevard
Room 139
Norfolk, VA 23529
(757) 683-4987
Current Inspector: Kimberly Sampson (757) 354-7307
Inspection Date: April 28, 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)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was provided in the following areas of the standards: Background checks, staff records, required training, Program Leader qualifications, supervision, emergency drills, transportation, attendance, CPR/First aid certification, carbon monoxide detectors, and allergies.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 4/28/22 from 10:30am - 12:15pm. During the inspection there were 29 children ages three years old through five years old in care with 8 staff. Children were observed participating in various activities in the classrooms, playing outside, and eating lunch. Records were reviewed for five children while at the center and five staff. Medication, emergency procedures, emergency supplies and transportation procedures were also reviewed during the inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that an employee is allowed to begin employment without a completed national criminal history record check (finger printing).
Evidence:
1. The record for staff #4 working during the inspection, did not contain documentation of a completed national criminal history record check (finger printing).
2. Staff #6 (Program Director) reviewed the record for the staff #6 and confirmed that she could not provide the results of the finger print background check (finger printing) for staff #4.Plan of Correction: The facility responded: Staff #4 was sent to complete a criminal record check (fingerprint) and the results were forwarded to the Licensing Inspector.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and shall have been completed in the last 30 calendar days.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff #2(date of hire 9/1/21) did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.
2. Staff #6 (Program Director) reviewed the record for staff #2, and confirmed that the documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening had not been received.Plan of Correction: The facility responded: Staff #2 will be sent to complete a TB screening. all new staff will complete a TB screening prior to employment.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the bathroom in classroom 133 there was a bottle used for sanitizing the diaper changing table on the shelf above the toilet.
2. Staff #6 (Program Director) confirmed there were hazardous substances present that were not kept in a locked place.Plan of Correction: The facility responded: Corrected during the inspection as the staff moved the sanitizer to locked closet.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on observation, it was determined that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.
Evidence:
1. The resilient surface ( mulch), around the play structure was not the required six inches in depth.
2. Staff #6 (Program Director) viewed the resilient surfacing (mulch) in the fall zone for the play structure, and confirmed that it was not compliant with the requirements in the standards of six inches of resilient surfacing.Plan of Correction: The facility responded: We will place a work order to have more mulch installed.
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.
