VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Making A Difference Step By Step
264 Presidential Boulevard
Virginia beach, VA 23452
(757) 340-2638

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

Inspection Date: Jan. 30, 2023

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

Technical Assistance:

Licensing standards were reviewed regarding physical plant.

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted on January 30, 2023, from 7:50am to approximately 10:15am. There were 44 children present and 9 staff members. The Inspector reviewed five children?s records and 6 staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during breakfast, handwashing, diapering, infant feeding, and group activity. First aid kits, emergency and preparedness supplies/documents were observed. Medications were observed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented. The violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with the owner at the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the work phone number of each parent who has custody. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 12/12/2022) did not have the mother?s work phone number in their record. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 11/07/2022) did not have the father?s work phone number in their record. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1 and Child #2 did not have the work phone number of a parent who has custody.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Phone numbers for Child #1 and Child #2 were obtained during the time of the inspection and placed in the child?s record. Staff #1 will also change their enrollment form to specify that work phone numbers are required.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the 3 and 4 year old classroom play area, there was a push pin, in a glass jar that was on top of a toy shelf. On the same shelf, there was a wooden hook rack with two sharp, one inch screws protruding out of the wood. These both pose injury and poking hazards to the children in care. 2. In the infant room, the wooden trim along the sink area and beside the bottle rack is chipping paint. 3. Staff # 2 confirmed the push pin and screws were a possible injury hazard. Staff #4 confirmed that the wood trim was chipping paint.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The classroom teacher assistant immediately removed the push pin and two screws away from the children. Staff #4 confirmed that the owner was in the process of getting the wood trim replaced. Staff #4 will confirm with the owner.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-L
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's order, including refrigerated medication and staff's personal medication, be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the 3 and 4 year old classroom, the classroom first aid kit had aspirin that was not locked. 2. In the toddler classroom, the classroom first aid kit had aspirin and triple antibiotic ointment that was not locked. 3. Staff #2 and Staff #3 confirmed that the medication was not locked.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff #2 and Staff #3 immediately locked and disposed of the medication during the time of the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-C
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that if diaper ointment or cream is used, the products shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. In the 3 and 4 year old classroom, there were 5 bottles of unopened petroleum jelly that were unlabeled. 2. In the toddler room, there was one bottle of petroleum jelly that was unlabeled. 3. Staff #2 and Staff #3 confirmed that the bottles of petroleum jelly in the classrooms were unlabeled.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The bottles of petroleum were removed from the classrooms during the time of the inspection as they were not labeled with a specific child?s name.