VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Learning Ladders Child Development Center
102 American Legion Road
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 966-2263

Current Inspector: Trisha Brown (757) 404-2601

Inspection Date: Oct. 11, 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

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on October 11, 2022. There were eight children in care with four staff and one administrator. Children present ranged in age from four months to four years old. Children and staff records were reviewed. Children were observed in teacher and self-directed activities including outside play, snack and lunch and play activities and nap. Violations regarding the following sections of standards were observed and appear on the violation notice: Administration, Physical Plant, Special Care Provisions and Emergencies. The violations were discussed with the program director during the exit interview at the conclusion of the inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each child has a physical either before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1 - The record for Child #1 did not contain a physical examination on file. a. Child #1 has a documented first date of attendance as June 27, 2022. 2 - The record for Child #2 did not contain a physical examination on file. a. Child #2 has a documented first date of attendance as July 1, 2022. 3 - Staff #1 confirmed that the physical examinations were not present in the children's records.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each staff record contains all required information. Evidence: 1 - The records for Staff #\s 1 - 5 do not contain documentation of reference checks prior to employment. a. Staff #1 had a documented date of hire as May 31, 2022. b. Staff #2 had a documented date of hire as July 5, 2022. c. Staff #3 had a documented date of hire as July 5, 2022. d. Staff #4 had a documented date of hire as July 25, 2022. e. Staff #5 had a documented date of hire as May 31, 2022. 2 - Additionally the record for Staff #5 does not contain the documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position of program leader which is the job title of record for the staff. 3 - Staff #1 confirmed that the staff records did not contain documentation of reference checks or documentation of education for Staff #5.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment are maintained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: Inside the building: 1 - On the first floor at the front door there was a mini blind that is coming apart with loose, dangling cords and broken plastic slats. The broken mini blind is within reach of children in care in the toddler/two year old room. 2 - There was a step ladder within reach of children near the front door. 3 - In the laundry room where the first aid kit and emergency supplies are stored there was a gallon, metal gas can stored on top of the emergency supply bin next to the gas water heater. This poses a fire hazard. 4 - In the toddler room where four children where in care during the inspection, there was a dangling cord to cordless telephone. The cord was dangling down in such a way that it posed an entanglement hazard as the cord was dangling directly in front of toys and within reach of children. Outside the building: 1 - On the playground there was a wheel barrel turned upside down and within reach of children who were playing on the playground. 2 - There was a green turtle shaped sandbox without sand but is three quarters fill with standing water, approximately four to six inches deep and within reach of children who were observed playing on the playground during the inspection. 3 - There were three adult size rakes and three adult size shovels within reach of children who were playing on the playground during the inspection. The rakes and shovels have pointed metal ends. 4 - There is a large cardboard box that is deteriorating due to being wet. The box is within reach of children who were observed playing on the playground during the inspection. 5 - Staff #1 confirmed the unsafe conditions during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-C
Description:	Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that first aid kits contain all required items. Evidence: 1 - The first aid kit on the first floor of the building did not contain triangular bandages. 2 - Staff #1 stated that there were not any triangular available during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.