Live Laugh Learn Child Development Center LLC
144 Martingale Drive
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-0900
Current Inspector: Katie Gifford (276) 698-9981
Inspection Date: Oct. 12, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A renewal inspection was completed on 10/12/2022. Fourteen children were present with four staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of five child records and five staff records were reviewed. The inspection started at 11:50am and concluded at 2:30pm. Children were observed finishing lunch, washing hands, playing, and during rest time.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on record review, staff failed to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information described in subdivision B 2 of ? 19.2-392.02 before the hire date.
Evidence:
1. Staff #5 was hired 01/12/2022 and the fingerprints were completed 06/21/2022.Plan of Correction: New staff will complete fingerprints before they are hired.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B Description: Based on record review, an employee or volunteer of a licensed or registered child day program or of a family day home approved by a family day system must not be employed or provide volunteer service until the agency or home has the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3 was hired 07/10/2022 and the sworn statement was signed 07/29/2022.Plan of Correction: New employees will complete the sworn statement before hired.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the center failed to maintain areas outside the center in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. There was a a missing piece of decking and rotting piece of wood on the bottom step on the right corner of the steps leading to the main entrance.Plan of Correction: The step will be repaired and or replaced.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-B Description: The center failed to meet the requirement of only using a portable heater during an emergency.
Evidence:
1. The main classroom area had a portable electric heater plugged in. 2. Staff #1 stated the heater was used in the mornings.Plan of Correction: The heater will be not be used.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: The center failed to have where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing that complied with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 as shown in Figures 2 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) and 3 (Use Zones for Equipment) on pages 6-7 of the National Program for Playground Safety's "Selecting Playground Surface Materials: Selecting the Best Surface Material for Your Playground," February 2004, and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing.
Evidence:
1. There was a slide on the play area that was 19 inches high that had a fall zone of 3-4 feet in the front and the sides. The fall zone is 6 feet on the sides. For the front of the slide, the fall zone requirement is 19 inches plus four feet.Plan of Correction: The piece of equipment was removed during the inspection.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-E Description: The center failed to have a one working batter-operated radio in each building used by children.
Evidence:
1. The battery operated radio did have have working batteries available.Plan of Correction: Batteries will be purchased for the radio.
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.
