VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Smiling Faces Daycare
5040-C East Princess Anne Road
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 918-1446

Current Inspector: Heather Harrell (757) 334-4329

Inspection Date: Dec. 14, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code

Comments:

An unannounced focused monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/14/22 from 11:50am until 1:10pm. There were 11 children present with 4 staff upon arrival. The center owner arrived during the course of the inspection. A sample of 4 children's records and 4 staff records were reviewed. Children were observed engaging in free play and resting quietly during nap time. The focus of the inspection was to determine whether the provider had corrected or is in the process of correcting previously cited violations in the areas of standards referenced above. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law. Violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were discussed with the center owner during the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 10/28/22) does not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff 1 was working with children on the day of the inspection. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff 1 submitted her TB screening to the center; however, it could not be located. Staff 1 will obtain a copy of her TB screening and it will be placed in her record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 10/28/22) does not contain documentation that two or more references at to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or documentation to demonstrate that she has received the orientation and training as required in 8VAC20-780-240 and 8VAC20-780-245. 2. Staff 2's (date of hire: 4/28/22) job title is documented in the record as program leader. The record for staff 2 does not contain documentation to demonstrate that she possesses the education required for the job position of program leader. 3. The center owner confirmed that the records for staff 1 and staff 2 are missing the above required items.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The reference checks for staff 1 were completed at time of hire but were not put in the staff record. If the reference checks cannot be located, they will be redone and placed in her record. The orientation training documentation form for staff 1 will be completed and placed in her record. Staff 2's high school diploma will be obtained and placed in her record.