Basics Primary School and Day Care
1509 River Birch Run North
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 424-0994
Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519
Inspection Date: June 21, 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)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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October 2021 New Standards reviewed.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on June 21, 2022. The inspector arrived at 1:25pm and departed at approximately 3:07pm. There were 33 children present and five staff members. A sample size of 10 records were reviewed which included five children?s records and five staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during group activity, free play, story time, and naptime. First aid kits and emergency preparedness documents were observed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented. The violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with the site owner at the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1 The bathroom shared by both the 3 and 4 year old classroom has a bottle of disinfectant labeled, ?Lysol? and an aerosol can of disinfectant that has a warning labeling stating, ?Keep out of reach of children,? on a shelf not locked to prevent access by children.
2 Staff #1, the Director, confirmed the two cleaning materials were unlocked.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 immediately locked the cleaning materials during the time of the inspection. Staff will ensure that all cleaning supplies are locked to prevent access by children.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.
Evidence
1) The fall zone for the slide and the swings on the playground have mulch that is displaced which exposes dirt to the landing areas.
2) Staff #1 confirmed the need for resilient surfacing to the playground.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 has ordered more mulch for the playground area.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-F Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a shady area be provided on playgrounds during the months of June, July, and August.
Evidence:
1) There was no observed shaded area on the playground during the inspection.
2) Staff #1 confirmed there is no shade on the playground.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 stated that they recently cut down three trees which provided natural shade for the playground. She has ordered a huge umbrella structure for the playground but it will not be available for another six weeks. She will be purchase pop-up tents and umbrellas to use temporarily until the permanent structure is installed
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-G Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that documentation be maintained of emergency evacuation.
Evidence:
1) The last emergency evacuation drill documented was dated 11/21/2021.
2) Staff #1 was unable to locate the recent documentation of the emergency evacuations.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The center has completed all the fire drills monthly however the documentation sheet with the last six months was unable and could not be located. Staff #1 obtained a model form copy of the new requirements for documentation and moving forward will ensure drills are documented.
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.
