VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Childcare Network #62
1056 Ferry Plantation Road
Virginia beach, VA 23455
(757) 464-4663

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

Inspection Date: Sept. 9, 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

Technical Assistance:

Technical Assistance was provided and Licensing Standards were reviewed regarding staff sitting with children during meals, handwashing, evacuation drills, program qualifications, and medications.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on September 9, 2022. The inspector arrived at 11:15 AM and departed at approximately 1:45PM. There were 58 children present and 13 staff members. A sample size of 10 records were reviewed which included 5 children?s records and 5 staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during group activity, lunch, handwashing, diapering, and naptime. First aid kits and emergency preparedness documents were observed. Transportation vans 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 assistant director and center director at the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that each child?s record contain the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 8/19/22) did not have the work phone numbers for both parents listed to the record. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 7/05/22) did not have the work phone numbers for both parents listed to the record. 3. Child #3 (date of enrollment 8/01/22) did not have the work phone numbers for both parents listed to the record. 4. Child #4(date of enrollment 4/11/22) did not have the work address for the mother listed to the record. 5. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 were missing working information of their custodial parent/s.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will obtain the information of the parents either at pick up and will also request the information via email.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that there was documentation of two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 (date of hire: 12/1/21) did not contain the documentation of two required reference checks before employment. 2. The record for Staff #4 (date of hire 7/18/22) did not contain the documentation of two required reference checks before employment. 3. Staff #1 confirmed the reference checks for Staff #2 and Staff #4 were not completed within the appropriate timeframe.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff #1 completed the two references for Staff #2 and Staff #4 during the time of the inspection. Staff #1 will document the two references and place in their record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that staff hired after March 1, 1996, have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 (date of hire 8/15/22) did not have reference checks completed and were not documented to their record. 2. Staff #4 (date of hire 7/18/22) did not have reference checks completed and were not documented to their record. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #4 and Staff #6 did not have reference checks completed nor were they documented to their record.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will obtain the references of Staff #4 and #6 and complete the required reference checks. Staff #1 will documents the checks and place it in their records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the playground, the area where the grass and the concrete ground floor meet poses as a tripping hazard. The concrete is elevated approximately 3 inches higher than the grass. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the elevated concrete area poses as a tripping hazard. Plan of correction: Staff #1 will look at painting the end of the concrete as a warning alert for children. Staff #1 will speak to the administrative office about fixing the area of concern.
Plan of Correction:	Plan of correction: Staff #1 will look at painting the end of the concrete as a warning alert for children. Staff #1 will speak to the administrative office about fixing the area of concern.
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 infant room, under the sink and the changing table, there were there were three canisters of sanitizing wipes with a warning label stating, ?Harmful to Humans? and three disinfectant bottles with a warning label stating, ?Keep out of reach of children? not locked and accessible to children. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the cleaning materials were unlocked.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: During the inspection, Staff #1 secured all cleaning materials in a locked cabinet to prevent access by children.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, Child #5, age 3 months, was placed in a bouncy chair which was physically placed inside a crib. 2. Staff #7, infant assistant teacher, confirmed they put Child #3 in a bouncy chair while awake, then placed the bouncy chair physically into the crib. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #5 was not safely placed in the crib.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff #1 immediately removed the child out of the bouncy seat and placed them back into the crib safety. Staff #1 will provide Staff #7 additional training and go over the licensing standards regarding infant care and safe sleep.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the diapering area have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, the changing pad had several rips and tears making it an absorbent surface. 2. In the two year old and toddler room, the two changing pads had large tears on both sides of the changing pad making it an absorbent surface. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that the three changing pads of concern had rips and tears making it an absorbent surface.
Plan of Correction:	The center?s director responded with the following: New diaper changing pads will be ordered and all three changing pads will be replaced.