Children's Harbor - Olde Towne
620 London Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 397-2980
Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519
Inspection Date: Aug. 26, 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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Reviewed Licensing Standards regarding the Physical Plant of the facility.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on August 25, 2022, from 10am to approximately 12:20pm. There were 54 children present and 10 staff members. The Inspector reviewed six children?s records and five staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during group activity, outdoor water play, story time, diapering, handwashing, and lunch. First aid kits and emergency preparedness supplies/documents were observed. No medications are currently being administered at the center. 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 assistant director at the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, and interview, 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. In the first preschool classroom, there was a clear bottle of bleach water on the counter, disinfectant wipes, and an aerosol spray can that were in reach and accessible to children.
2. In the school and common area bathroom, there is an aerosol spray can in reach of children with a warning label stating, ?Danger, eye irritation.?
3. In the second preschool classroom, there was an unlocked cabinet of disinfectant wipes, detergent, and disinfectant spray accessible to children with warning labels stating, ?Keep out of reach of children.?
4. Staff #1 confirmed that the two preschool rooms and bathroom contained unlocked hazardous substances in reach and accessible to children.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: All bottles and spray cans were locked during the time of the inspection.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that center did not ensure that the diapering area have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used.
Evidence:
1. In the infant room, the red changing pad had a tear approximately 6 inch long.
2. Staff #2 confirmed that the changing pad was torn.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #3 threw the changing pad away during the time of the inspection.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-520-D Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that when insect repellent is used that it be in the original container and labeled with the child's name.
Evidence:
1. In the preschool classroom, there is a bottle of insect repellent that has no label with the child?s name.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that the bottle was not labeled with the child?s name.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 immediately identified the owner and labeled the bottle with the child?s name.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-I Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center shall be posted in a visible place at each telephone.
Evidence:
1. All four landline telephones did not have emergency numbers posted in a visible place at each telephone.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that all four landline telephones did not have emergency numbers posted close to the phone.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 printed out emergency contact phone numbers and will place them by all four telephones.
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.
