VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

My Joy II Learning Center and Childcare, LLC
596 & 598 Liberty Street
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 543-0181

Current Inspector: Kimberly Sampson (757) 354-7307

Inspection Date: Sept. 14, 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:

This inspector spoke with center staff about 8VAC20-780-210 during this inspection.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring visit and facility tour was conducted on 9/14/2022. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 53 infant to preschool aged children in care with 10 staff members and 2 administrators. Children were observed participating in educational activities, interacting with staff, and hand washing. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Injury reports were also reviewed. Assistant Director reported that medications are not being administered at this time. Areas of noncompliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed with the director in an exit meeting at the conclusion of this inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that a central registry search was completed for each staff member within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3(hired 7/5/22) did not contain results of a central registry search. 2. Staff confirmed these results were not available during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Central Registry search request has been sent, center will follow up as needed for results.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not check the two required references for all staff before employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 9/12/22) did not contain documentation of reference checks. 2. Staff confirmed the reference checks for staff #2 were not completed prior to employment.
Plan of Correction:	Center will contact and document the references for staff #2
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: At 10:37 a.m. this inspector found kitchen door open and unlocked while conducting this inspection. There were cleaning agents and insecticides on floor level. The kitchen is located off of the hallway leading to classrooms, outdoor play area, and restrooms therefore; potentially accessible to children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Staff locked kitchen door during inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure the written record of children's serious and minor injuries contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The injury record dated 9.6.22 for child #6 did not include the time, date, and method of parental notification. This record also did not have 1 of the 2 required signatures. 2. The injury record dated 8.9.22 for child #4 did not contain 1 of the 2 required signatures. 3. Staff confirmed these records were incomplete.
Plan of Correction:	Staff was retrained on completing injury reports.