VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Children's Harbor - Chesapeake
2400 Strawberry Lane
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 543-4221

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

Inspection Date: Feb. 22, 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:

Technical Assistance given and licensing standards were reviewed with regards to nails and barriers used on the playground and decorative pillows away from the designated sleeping area.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on February 23, 2023, from 12pm to approximately 3:15pm. There were 30 children and 10 staff members present. The Inspector reviewed five children?s records and six staff records. The Inspector observed the interaction of staff and children throughout the inspection. Children were observed during naptime, getting off the bus, and homework for the children after school. First aid kits and emergency preparedness documents and supplies were observed. Medications were observed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. The violations were discussed at the exit interview with the center director and program manager.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, be maintained a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Throughout the daycare building, there were areas of chipping and peeling paint on the walls of the classrooms, hallways, and common areas that are in reach of children in care. 2. In 2 of the 4 classrooms as well as the main ?kiva? lobby area, there were area rug carpets that present as tripping hazards due to them rolling and not sticking to the ground floor and pieces that are tearing from these carpets. 3. The trash can on the playground, used by children, has an approximate 6-7 inch crack next to the lid which poses as an injury and pinching hazard to the children. 4. In the toddler room, the window ledge that is in reach of children has a chip on the ledge with missing wood which created a sharp edge. This poses as an injury hazard as this ledge is directly at the height of the children in the classroom. 5. The playground mulch divider has a large 4 inch nail protruding out of the ground which is a tripping and snagging hazard to children while on the playground. 6. The baseboards to the ?kiva? lobby area and foyer area are loose and coming off the walls.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: 1. Maintenance repairs were completed 03/02/2023. 2. Issue resolved by applying velcro straps to secure the edges of the area rugs. 3. The damaged trashcan has been removed from the playground. New trashcan was ordered. 4. Request for work order was placed to the Facilities Manager. 5. All raised spikes were hammered into the boarders on the ground. 6. Maintenance work order submitted to the Facilities Manager 03/02/2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:	8VAC20-780-550 . D. Based on record review and interview, it was determine that the center did not ensure to implement monthly practice evacuation drills at the center. Evidence: 1. In reviewing the evacuation drill log, the last documented drill was conducted August 8, 2022. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the last documented drill was dated August 8, 2022, and there was no drill completed for the month of January 2023.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Moving forward, the center will ensure that all emergency practice drills will be completed monthly and documented in the log.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-E
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that shelter in place procedures be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: 1. In reviewing the shelter in place documentation log, the last documented drill was dated March 29, 2022. There was only one drill documented for the year 2022. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the last documented shelter in place drill was dated March 29, 2022, and that there was no shelter in place drill practiced since that documented date.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The center will ensure that the shelter in place drills will be conducted per licensing standards.
Standard #:	8VAC20-820-120-E-2
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the finding of the most recent inspection of the facility was posted on the premises of the facility. Evidence: 1. The most recent monitoring inspection, dated September 12, 2022, was not posted on the premises of the facility. 2. The monitoring inspection that was posted was dated, July 30, 2020. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that the most recent inspection was not posted.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The center was able to post the inspection and moving forward will ensure that the most recent inspection is posted in the center. Monitoring inspection was posted near the front offices.