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Great Things Christian Childcare Center
1069 N. George Washington Highway
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 606-2098

Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322

Inspection Date: May 17, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring visit and facility tour was conducted on 5/17/2022. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 12 infant to preschool aged children in care with 3 staff members. Children were observed interacting with staff, nap, lunch, diapering and hand washing. A sample of 4 children's records and 4 staff records were reviewed. The director reported no medications are being administered at this time. Areas of noncompliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed with the director in an exit meeting at the conclusion of this inspection.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A
Description: Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. There was peeling paint and exposed drywall in the Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K Classrooms.
2. There was exposed weed barrier cloth on the playground outside.
3. There was a karaoke machine stacked on top of plastic storage drawers that wobbled with the cord dangling down in the Pre-K classroom.
4. There was a broken plastic drawer in the bathroom used by the children in care.
5. Children were observed in the areas noted above with the potential hazards during this inspection.

Plan of Correction: We will have maintenance fix all noted issues. We will have staff remove machine and place it on the floor. We will have staff remove broken drawer.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-290-3
Description: Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure all electrical outlets in areas where preschool aged children are in care have protective covers.
Evidence:
1. There was an uncapped electrical outlet in the toddler room.
2. Staff confirmed that the outlet was uncapped.

Plan of Correction: We will have staff put a cap back over the outlet.

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-350-B
Description: Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that the appropriate staff-to-children ratios were maintained.
Evidence:
1. There were eight 2-5 year old children in care with 1 staff member where 8:1 was required.
2. There was a volunteer in the class who could not be used in ratio.
3. Staff confirmed that the staff to child ratio was not met during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: To continue to look for qualified staff that want to work so that we can continue to provide a needed service to our community.

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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