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Acton Academy Hampton Roads
516B Albemarle Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 410-5704

Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784

Inspection Date: Dec. 6, 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:
Supervision of children was discussed.

Records for staff discussed.

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/06/2022 from 1:25 pm - 3:55 pm. At the time of entrance there were 11 preschool children present, during nap, with one staff. A second staff was present in the private school area of the facility.
Children were observed during nap. After nap the inspector observed afternoon snack, toileting & diapering, and children engaged in free play in both preschool areas. Departure was additionally reviewed.
Records were reviewed for three children in care. Staff records were not reviewed as they were unavailable.

Violations were found in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, special care provisions and emergencies and general procedures and information for licensure.
These violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the facility.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-70-A
Description: Based on interview, the center failed to ensure that staff records shall be kept for each staff person.

Evidence:
1. Staff 1, who was in charge of the center, stated that staff records were not available as they were at the home of the program director.
a. Due to the unavailability of staff records background checks, TB screenings, training, and qualifications could not be determined for staff 1 and staff 2 who were present and caring for children during the inspection.
2. Staff 1, who was in charge of the center, stated that emergency contact information was not available for staff 1 and staff 2 who were caring for children in the licensed program during the inspection.
a. This information is required to be kept at the center.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A
Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that children's records contain all of the required elements.

Evidence:
1. The enrollment record for child 1 lacked the following information:
a. Name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent can not be reached.
2. The enrollment record for child 2 lacked the following information:
a. Name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent can not be reached.
3. The enrollment record for child 3 lacked documentation of the first day of attendance.
4. Administrative staff, staff 1, confirmed this information was not on file.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A
Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.

Evidence:
The following safety hazards were observed inside and outside of the facility:
1. A metal 5-shelf shelving unit measuring 29 wide & 59 inches high was not secured to the wall in the front girls bathroom.
a. There were numerous items stored on all of the shelves, to include but not limited to, paper towels, toilet paper, boxes of tissues, chemicals and a hand held appliance.
b. Unsecured shelves are a toppling hazard.
c. Plastic grocery bags, which are a suffocation hazard, were observed hanging from areas of this shelf within easy reach of preschool age children.
d. Children were observed using this bathroom during the inspection and this bathroom was unlocked when the inspector arrived at 1:25 pm.
2. The door utilized to enter & exit into the preschool room, from the hall way, was not able to be opened from inside the room as the door handle was no longer attached.
a. This is a fire safety/emergency evacuation hazard.
3. Children were able to access the ceiling fan from the top level of the play loft located inside of the preschool classroom. This loft measured approximately 54 inches in height.
a. The blades of the fan were within easy reach and children were observed leaning over and touching the ceiling fan blades twice during the inspection.
b. The manufacturer's instructions of this play loft states, " For safe play on the upper level make sure children cannot reach light fixtures."
4. The door handle on the door used to enter and exit the outdoor play area from the school age classroom was loose and came off when used to open the door to exit to the outside.
5. The dangling cord from the camera was within easy reach of children as it dangled down onto the floor beside the water fountain in the preschool classroom.
6. An open bag containing work tools which included a hammer and power drill was observed on the desk in the preschool classroom.
a. Children were observed playing in this area.
7. Three metal benches, with attached storage racks, were placed unsecured up against the building on the outdoor play area.
a. These benches measured 70 inches in height and 35 inches long and are a toppling hazard.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B
Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
1. A bottle of disinfectant was observed stored near the diaper changing area in the front boys bathroom.
a. The manufacturer labeled contained multiple warning labels indicating the contents as hazards.
b. This bathroom was unlocked during the inspection and children were observed using this restroom.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F
Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

Evidence:
1. Staff 1, who was responsible for the preschool class, was not able to maintain sight and sound supervision of children playing in the enclosed preschool area during departure/pick up time.
a. Three children, all under the age of 10 years, were observed playing the enclosed area at approximately 2:45 pm when staff 1 was standing at the entrance/lobby area of the facility assisting with parent pick up of children.
b. Staff 2 was in the back of the facility cleaning during this time.
2. The location of the entrance into the facility does not allow for sight supervision into the enclosed area due to placement of walls.
a. Sound supervision was not possible due to the activity level in the preschool classroom.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-380-A
Description: Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure there shall be a posted daily schedule that allows for flexibility as children's needs require.

Evidence:
1. A posted daily schedule was not posted.
2. Staff 1 confirmed that the daily schedule was not posted.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B
Description: Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that diapering procedures shall include:
* When a Child's clothing or diaper becomes wet or soiled, the child shall be cleaned and changed immediately.
*Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either food - operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.

Evidence:
1. Child 3, age two years, was not changed immediately when staff 1 noted his pull up was soiled/wet.
a. The inspector observed child 3 being picked up at approximately 3:19 pm. At 3:20 pm the child was brought back into the facility for a change as his parent had noted he was wet/soiled while in the parking lot.
b. Staff 1, stated she had noted that child 3 was wet/soiled approximately 2 minutes prior to pick-up.
c. Staff 1 stated she asked the parent if they wanted him changed and they declined until bringing him back into the facility.
1. Staff 1 stated that the step down diaper trash can was broken and that soiled pull-up were being placed in a plastic bag and then taken outside for disposal in the large trash bin.
a. Staff 1 stated the diaper disposal trash can had been broken since right before the Thanksgiving holiday.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-C
Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building.

Evidence:
Shelter-in-place procedures were not included on the posted evacuation plan.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-G
Description: Based on interview, the center failed to ensure that documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills.

Evidence:
1. Staff 1, who was in charge of the facility, stated she did not have the emergency practice log for the facility nor did she know if one was available.
2. Staff 1 additionally stated she was not aware of the requirement of practice drills for lock down and shelter-in-place and did not know if any had been conducted in 2022.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-I
Description: Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that A 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center shall be posted in a visible place at each telephone.

Evidence:
1. Emergency phone numbers for 911 and poison control were not posted anywhere within the facility.
2. Staff 1 confirmed that none of the emergency phone numbers were posted.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-600-A
Description: Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that animals that are kept on the premises of the center shall be vaccinated, if applicable, against diseases which present a hazard to the health or safety of children.

Evidence:
1. Staff 1 stated that the vaccination record for a dog that was observed inside of the facility was not available.
a. This dog was observed running and playing in all areas of the facility.
b. Two children were observed holding this dog during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-820-120-E-2
Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility shall be posted on the premises of the facility.

Evidence:
1. The findings of the 05/17/2022 were not posted on the premises of the facility.
a. This is the most recent inspection of the facility.
2. The acknowledgement form dated 05/17/2022 was posted.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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