Little Achievers
1591 Dahlia Drive
Virginia beach, VA 23453
(757) 301-3903
Current Inspector: Heather Harrell (757) 334-4329
Inspection Date: April 28, 2022
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
- Comments:
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An investigation was initiated on 4/28/22 and concluded on 4/29/22 in response to a complaint received by the department regarding allegations in the area of staffing and supervision. An on-site inspection was conducted on 4/28/22 and interviews with staff were conducted. Information gathered during the investigation determined non-compliance with applicable standards or laws. Violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program and were discussed with the center owner at the conclusion of the investigation.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-C Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that during the stated hours of operation, there shall always be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct means for communication between the two of them.
Evidence:
1. On 4/28/22, staff 1 was alone in the center supervising 9 children, ages 3 to 5 years, when inspectors arrived at the building at 10:30am. A tenth child arrived at the center at 10:36am.
a. Staff 1 stated that staff 2 had been present at the center but left at approximately 10:00am due to an emergency.
b. Staff 2 arrived at the center at approximately 11:15am.
2. Staff 1 confirmed that she was alone in the center supervising children with no other staff present on the premises and immediately available for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Additional staff have been hired to ensure there is adequate coverage and that the center is in ratio at all times.
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.
