VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

ODU Children's Learning & Research Center #1
1020 West 47th Street
Norfolk, VA 23529
(757) 683-3320

Current Inspector: Kimberly Sampson (757) 354-7307

Inspection Date: May 19, 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 (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

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, infant feeding and allergies.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/19/22 from 9:30am - 12:15pm. During the inspection there were 27 children ages eleven months old through two years old in care with ten staff. Children were observed participating in various activities in the classrooms, playing outside, and eating lunch. Records were reviewed for five children and five staff while at the center. Medication, emergency procedures, and emergency supplies 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, and were discussed during the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-E
Description:	Based on a review of five children's records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that documentation is obtained of additional immunizations every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2 (two years old) contained an immunization record that was dated October 2019. 2. The record for child #4 (23 months) contained an immunization record that was dated September 2021. 3. Staff #6 (Program Director) confirmed that the facility did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations every six months for children under the age of two years.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded: The parents of each child will be asked to provide an updated immunization record. We will review records and ensure that all children under two years old obtain an updated immunization record every six months.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1, contained documentation of TB screening that was dated 3/13/20. 2. The record for staff #2, contained documentation of TB screening that was dated 4/30/19. 3.The record for staff #3, contained documentation of TB screening that was dated 5/7/19. 4. Staff #6 (Program Director), reviewed the records for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #4, and confirmed that an updated TB screening had not been received.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded: All three staff will be sent to complete an updated TB screening. All current staff will complete an updated TB screening every two years from the date of their last TB screening.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-P
Description:	Based on a review of the medication being stored at the center, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that when an authorization expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: 1. The medication authorization for child #6 expired on 3/2/22, but the medication (EpiPen) was still at the center. 2. Staff #6 (Program Director) confirmed that the medication had been present in the center for more than 14 days since the expiration of the written authorization.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded: We will have the parents complete a new medication authorization. All medication will be returned to the parents within 14 days when the medication authorization expires.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-I
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the applicant did not ensure that the facility shall maintain a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care. Evidence: 1. When asked if the facility had a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care, staff #6 said the center did not enough bottles, but that they had enough formula and food.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded: We will purchase disposable bottles to add to our emergency evacuation kit.