Peake Childhood Center
1306 Thomas Street
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-6200
Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568
Inspection Date: Aug. 2, 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
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and an in person tour of the program. A renewal inspection was initiated on August 2, 2022 and concluded on August 2, 2022. There were 80 children present, ranging in ages from 8 months to 5 years, with 21 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 8 child records, 8 staff records and 6 individuals background checks only 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.
The inspection was amended August 15, 2022.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.058 Description: Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that each building that was built before 2015 and that house a child day program that is licensed and serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.
Evidence: The center director confirmed they do not have a carbon monoxide detector available for review.Plan of Correction: Staff immediately purchased another carbon monoxide detector and will have it installed by 8/5/2022.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure 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: In the following classrooms hazardous chemicals were observed stored in an unlocked manner and they were labeled "keep out of reach of children" and at least one other statement "caution", "flammable" and "warning". 1. In room #113 there were 2 containers of contact lens solution observed on the coat cubby shelf.
2. In room #110 there was 1 container of hand sanitizer on top of the children?s supply shelf.
3. In room #108 on the shelf near the sink there was 1 spray container of bleach and water solution.Plan of Correction: Staff immediately put personal items away in the locked class closet. All staff will be retrained by 8/4/2022 to keep personal items, to include hazardous substances, locked in the classroom closet.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Description: Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change.
Evidence:
Staff #9 was observed assisting child #9 and was putting on their diaper and then immediately Staff #9 took off their gloves and began to work with other children and hand out equipment for playing. Staff #9 did not wash their hands as required.Plan of Correction: All staff will be retrained on proper handwashing procedures again by 8/4/2022
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the diapering surface shall be used only for diapering or cleaning children.
Evidence: In room #104, a bean bag chair was observed stored on the diaper changing table/pad and staff #9 removed it and gave it to the children to play on. Diaper pads/tables shall not be used for storing equipment; Staff #9 indicated it was stored there to keep the children from playing on it.Plan of Correction: Staff was informed immediately to not put items on changing table surface. All staff will be retrained by 8/4/2022 and instructed to never utilize the changing table area for any reason other than diapering or changing children.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-G Description: Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that when food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
Evidence: In the following classrooms children were observed with lunch boxes/containers and they were not labeled with the required information.
1. In room #113 lunch time was observed and 2 out of 2 lunch containers did not have their name (identifiable information) or date.
2. In room #110 lunch time was observed and 1 out of 1 lunch container did not have their name (identifiable information) or date.Plan of Correction: Staff immediately was reminded to put name and date on all lunch boxes and bottles from home. All staff will be retrained by 8/4/2022 on proper labeling of containers from home with name and date.
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.
