Small Voices' Academy
5960 Churchland Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-7888
Current Inspector: D'Nae Goodwin (757) 404-3063
Inspection Date: Sept. 20, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
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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Technical Assistance given to the center. Licensing standards were reviewed in the following areas: emergency drill documentation, hazardous substances, physical plant, and one day emergency supply for infants.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on September 20, 2022. The inspector arrived at 9:30 AM and departed at approximately 11:30am. There were 11 children present and three staff members. A sample size of nine records were reviewed which included five children?s records and four staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during group activity and free play. Handwashing and diapering was observed. First aid kits and emergency preparedness documents were observed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and a violation was documented. The violation is listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with the site owner at the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record for each child enrolled have the work phone number of each parent who has custody.
Evidence:
1. Four of the five records reviewed did not have work phone numbers for their parent or guardian listed in the record.
A. Child #1 (date of enrollment 9/10/21) did not have their father?s work phone number.
B. Child #2 (date of enrollment 4/20/22) did not have both parents? work numbers.
C. Child #3 (date of enrollment 01/03/2022) did not have the mother?s work number.
D. Child #4 (date of enrollment 01/03/2022) did not have the mother?s work number.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that four of the five records reviewed did not have parent?s work phone numbers listed in their record.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will obtain the parent?s work number.
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.
