VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

New Beginnings Learning Center
614 Leesville Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 386-8483

Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267

Inspection Date: Nov. 3, 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 mandated inspection was conducted on 11/3/2022. There were 3 children, ages 2 ? years -3 years and 2 staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel, environment and equipment, care of children, preventing the spread of disease, emergencies and nutrition. A total of 4 children?s records and 2 staff records were reviewed. The children were observed during center time and active time on the playground. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 10:45am and departed the center at 12:24pm. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on the review of two staff records, the center failed to ensure that all repeat CPS background checks were completed every five years. Evidence: 1) Staff #1 most recent CPS check was returned on 5/9/2017. The CPS check was required to be repeated by 5/9/2022. 2) Staff #2 most recent CPS check was returned on 3/16/2016. The CPS check was required to be returned by 3/16/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Provider has submitted CPS checks for staff and is waiting on results to return.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-150-B
Description:	Based on the review of four children?s records, the center failed to ensure that immunization records shall be signed by a physician or designee. Evidence: 1) Child 2 start date was 10/4/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required immunization record signed by a physician.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain physicians signature from parent.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-B
Description:	Based on observation and discussion, the center failed to meet requirements subsequent to initial licensure. Evidence: The health inspection posted was dated 7/1/2021 and on the day of the inspection annual approval from the health department was not documented.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will contact health department to obtain annual heath inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The white plastic rocking toy was cracked at the rear, near the bottom causing a pinch point. A child from the pre k classroom was observed playing on the structure. 2. The green ladder on the gray and brown playhouse structure was cracked on both sides of the second step causing a pinch point. There were two children from the pre k classroom observed playing on the structure. 3. The wall behind the door of the large bathroom with the changing table has a hole approximately 3 inches by 5 inches in diameter with wooden boards exposed. There were no children observed in the bathroom but it is accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will remove playground equipment and will repair hole in bathroom wall.