Little Light House Care R&R
711 Brick Kiln Blvd
Newport news, VA 23602
(757) 817-5009
Current Inspector: Anita Drewry (757) 404-5261
Inspection Date: Feb. 1, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
- Comments:
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A complaint inspection was conducted on February 1, 2023. There were eighty-five children present, ranging in ages from infants to preschool age, with fourteen staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of physical plant, staffing/supervision, programming, special care and emergencies. 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 #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on observation, facility did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence: The following was observed inside and outside of the facility:
1. In the toddler classroom, there was peeling paint and plaster approximately 14? from the floor with a 1.5? by 2? section of exposed drywall.
2. In the toddler classroom, there was one missing ceiling tile.
3. In the 2?s classroom, there was peeling paint within reach of children on three walls to include an area approximately 8? by 6? section under a front window. Also in this room, a ceiling light cover was disconnected at one corner causing the cover and ceiling camera to hang.
4. In the preschool classroom, one ceiling light cover was disconnected at one corner causing the cover to hang.
5. On the outside playground, one wooden slat was broken from the picket fence and laying on the ground leaving a 8.5? opening in the fence.
6. On the outside playground, a wooden toss ball/bag play set was observed laying on the ground and the approximate 35? by 30? center piece covered by plexiglass was disconnected from the base leaving sharp edges in the circle openings.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on observation and interview, facility did not ensure there is at least 1 staff per 5 children in groups that have toddler age children (16 months up to 24 months).
Evidence: At approximately 10:40 AM, 2 staff were present with 11 children in the toddler classroom. Staff confirmed child # 3 (16 months old) was the youngest in the group.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on observation and interview, facility did not ensure there is at least 1 staff per 8 children in groups that have 2 year old children.
Evidence: At approximately 11:00 AM, 3 staff were present with 28 children in the preschool classroom. Staff confirmed child #4 (2 years old) was the youngest in the group.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-440-H Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation, facility did not ensure when cribs are used there is no more than 1? between the mattress and the crib.
Evidence: An infant was observed sleeping in a crib and the mattress curled up on the corners and part of the edges leaving 3? ? 5? of space between the mattress and the crib.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.
